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The Overwhelming Power of Beauty: Deconstructing Edith Hamilton’s <em>Mythology</em> for Modern Times

The Overwhelming Power of Beauty: Deconstructing Edith Hamilton’s Mythology for Modern Times

Kathryn Lofton on Greek and Roman Classics, Scholarship, and Religion

By Kathryn Lofton | June 8, 2021

The Struggle with Mental Health Behind Bars

The Struggle with Mental Health Behind Bars

Quntos KunQuest on Navigating Life in Prison

By Quntos KunQuest | June 8, 2021

Paula Stone Williams on the Evangelical Attack on Transgender Rights

Paula Stone Williams on the Evangelical Attack on Transgender Rights

In Conversation with Andrew Keen on Keen On

By Keen On | June 8, 2021

Traversing the Most Dangerous Region of the Coast of Norway (On a Cruise Ship)

Traversing the Most Dangerous Region of the Coast of Norway (On a Cruise Ship)

Chaney Kwak on Freelance Writing, Boredom, and Too Much Excitement

By Chaney Kwak | June 8, 2021

Naomi Wolf, unabashed COVID-truther, has been banned from Twitter.

Naomi Wolf, unabashed COVID-truther, has been banned from Twitter.

By Vanessa Willoughby | June 7, 2021

Zadie Smith’s mom has written a novel.

Zadie Smith’s mom has written a novel.

By Walker Caplan | June 7, 2021

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Why is everyone still naming their babies "Atticus"?

By Emily Temple | June 7, 2021

Workers at The Atlantic have formed a union, which management has agreed to recognize.

By Walker Caplan | June 7, 2021

The “queen of beach reads” has come under fire for “casual anti-Semitism” in her latest book.

By Walker Caplan | June 7, 2021

Take a look at this bizarrely beautiful library inspired by the human brain.

Take a look at this bizarrely beautiful library inspired by the human brain.

By Walker Caplan | June 7, 2021

In Defense of the Dark: Why We Should All Embrace the Mystery of Moonlight

In Defense of the Dark: Why We Should All Embrace the Mystery of Moonlight

Chris Salisbury on the Cultural Fear of Darkness and How Too Much Light is a Bad Thing

By Chris Salisbury | June 7, 2021

Audacity, Elegance, and the Vulgarity of Garlic: On My Dinner with Giorgio Armani

Audacity, Elegance, and the Vulgarity of Garlic: On My Dinner with Giorgio Armani

Alexander Lobrano Recounts an Eye-Opening Evening with the Exalted Fashion Designer

By Alexander Lobrano | June 7, 2021

“Horseshit!” Yes, Marlon Brando, Eclectic Bibliophile, Wrote in His Books

“Horseshit!” Yes, Marlon Brando, Eclectic Bibliophile, Wrote in His Books

Rebecca Rego Barry Digs Through the Actor’s Personal Library as it Heads to Auction

By Rebecca Rego Barry | June 7, 2021

On the Cultural Figure—and Lived Reality—of the Blind Writer

On the Cultural Figure—and Lived Reality—of the Blind Writer

M. Leona Godin Considers Homer, Borges, and the Large Gap Between Metaphorical and Practical

By M. Leona Godin | June 7, 2021

Your Week in Virtual Book Events, June 7th to 11th

Your Week in Virtual Book Events, June 7th to 11th

Featuring John Paul Brammer, Kate Zambreno, Akwaeke Emezi,
and More

By Rasheeda Saka | June 7, 2021

Upcycling Won’t Save of Us From Our Habits of Consumption

Upcycling Won’t Save of Us From Our Habits of Consumption

Larissa Zimberoff on Sustainability and Turning Waste into Edible Food

By Larissa Zimberoff | June 7, 2021

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