“Moonstruck.” How Myths of Lunar Power Continue to Fascinate Us

“Moonstruck.” How Myths of Lunar Power Continue to Fascinate Us

Kate Golembiewski Explores the Long History of Associating Madness With the Full Moon

By Kate Golembiewski | November 20, 2024

Oceans That Glow: On the Timeless Beauty of Bioluminescence

Oceans That Glow: On the Timeless Beauty of Bioluminescence

Alan Lightman Considers the Power and Benefits of Natural Deep Sea Light

By Alan Lightman | November 20, 2024

Gospel of the Many Selves: Jessie Van Eerden on Searching for Home and Herself

Gospel of the Many Selves: Jessie Van Eerden on Searching for Home and Herself

The Author of “Yoke and Feather” Explores Biblical Stories, Desire, and a Painting by Velázquez

By Jessie Van Eerden | November 20, 2024

How Stephen Sondheim Brought Neo-Impressionism to the Stage

How Stephen Sondheim Brought Neo-Impressionism to the Stage

Richard Schoch on “Sunday in the Park with George” and the Intersection of Visual Art and Musical Theater

By Richard Schoch | November 19, 2024

How a Young Sylvia Plath Found Her Literary Voice Through Diary Keeping

How a Young Sylvia Plath Found Her Literary Voice Through Diary Keeping

Carl Rollyson on the Teenage Years of One of America's Most Famous Female Poets

By Carl Rollyson | November 19, 2024

What the Novels of William Faulkner and Ralph Ellison Reveal About the Soul of America

What the Novels of William Faulkner and Ralph Ellison Reveal About the Soul of America

Edwin Frank Considers the Roots of a Nation's Literary Reckoning

By Edwin Frank | November 19, 2024

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Victoria’s Secret: How a Teenage Girl Became the Queen of England

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Anne Somerset on Princess Victoria and the Scandalous Chaos of Nineteenth-Century British Politics

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A Bag Full of Trouble: How I Found My Way Into My Debut Novel

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Bryan VanDyke on the Importance of Spontaneity and Chaos in the Writing Process

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Carvell Wallace on Embracing Contradiction

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This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast: Sleuthing Around at an Actual Nancy Drew Convention

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What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week

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Adrian Tomine on Building a Creative Career

Adrian Tomine on Building a Creative Career

"It’s important for aspiring artists to be honest with themselves and really think about what they’re aiming for."

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Deadly Sins and Heavenly Virtues: On the Timeless Duality of Being Human

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Ed Simon Explores the Ways in Which Good and Evil Have Manifested Throughout the Ages

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