Over the last half-century, dozens of remarkable Catholic women writers have fallen almost entirely out of print. In their own time, their books were widely read, often bestsellers. Taken together, their work spans an impressive range of social, political, and spiritual perspectives; it is often . . . . Continue Reading »
There are many great books soon to be released on this side of the Atlantic. Here's a simple preview to get you ready. Continue Reading »
I begin with my conclusion: If you are reading this review, then you should probably own this book. This is especially true if you know or care about any children or teenagers. Every parent is aware of the innumerable guides that explain how to raise children, to feed and clothe them, to . . . . Continue Reading »
Even after Orwell explicitly diverged from some of Chesterton’s views in the 1930s, under the influence of socialist ideas and hopes, Chesterton’s assumptions and political and ethical conceptions continued to shape him. Continue Reading »
In a new book, Jeremy Black challenges patronizing conceptions of Agatha Christie as a “cozy” writer, drawing out the Anglican sensibility that undergirds her work. Continue Reading »
Mark Bauerlein’s account of the English department’s decline in “Truth, Reading, Decadence” (June/July) makes for good reading. It is true to my experience in the field of literary study and helps give the tragedy our discipline has undergone intelligible structure. For those unfamiliar with . . . . Continue Reading »
Robert DiYanni joins the podcast to discuss his new book, You Are What You Read: A Practical Guide To Reading Well. Continue Reading »
Like a scholastic, Dr. Johnson divides lovers of rustic solitude into subspecies. Continue Reading »
Humanities professors have forgotten the first principle of undergraduate study in the humanities: inspiration. Continue Reading »
With diverse theoretical agendas replacing the arts of truth-seeking in universities, it’s no surprise that the numbers of humanities students are dwindling. Continue Reading »
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