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Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77
With critically lauded works like “The New York Trilogy,” the charismatic author drew inspiration from his...
Paul Auster, the Patron Saint of Literary Brooklyn, Dies at 77
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Opinion | Saying Goodbye to My Brilliant Friend, the Poetry Critic Helen Vendler
She was a poet who didn’t write poetry, but felt it like a poet.
The Essential Joan Didion
Her distinctive prose and sharp eye were tuned to an outsider’s frequency, telling us about ourselves...
‘James,’ ‘Demon Copperhead’ and the Triumph of Literary Fan Fiction
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Daniel C. Dennett, Widely Read and Fiercely Debated Philosopher, 82, Dies
Espousing his ideas in best sellers, he insisted that religion was an illusion, free will was...
School Board Cancels Gay Actor’s Anti-Bullying Talk Over His ‘Lifestyle’
Maulik Pancholy was scheduled to give a talk on anti-bullying at a Pennsylvania school next month....
Quick! Someone Get This Book a Doctor.
Inside the book conservation lab at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
What Chinese Outrage Over ‘3 Body Problem’ Says About China
The Netflix series showcases one of the country’s most successful works of culture. Instead of demonstrating...
How Tech Giants Cut Corners to Harvest Data for A.I.
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Berlin Was a Beacon of Artistic Freedom. Gaza Changed Everything.
The home of boundary-pushing artists from around the world has been upended by debates about what...
John Barth, Writer Who Pushed Storytelling’s Limits, Dies at 93
His sprawling and boisterous novel “The Sot-Weed Factor,” published in 1960, projected him into the ranks...
Maryse Condé, ‘Grande Dame’ of Francophone Literature, Dies at 90
She explored the history and culture of Africa, the West Indies and Europe in work that...
Once Upon a Time, the World of Picture Books Came to Life
The tale behind a new museum of children’s literature is equal parts imagination, chutzpah and “The...
‘Marriage Predicts Happiness Better than Education, Work and Money’
As evidence grows about the benefits of tying the knot, married people are poised to become...
Judith Butler Thinks You’re Overreacting
How did gender become a scary word? The theorist who got us talking about the subject...
