Why Read the Classics?
Four writers of poetry, fiction, literary essays and criticism discussed the question “Why read the classics?” The panelists…
Contributors to the book Best American Essays 1998 read from their essays. Mr. Atwan moderated the readings. The series has been published since 1986.
The event was held at the Brattle Theatre.
Four writers of poetry, fiction, literary essays and criticism discussed the question “Why read the classics?” The panelists…
Saul Bellow read from his new novel Ravelstein, published by Viking Press. Narrated by an elderly writer named Chick, the book…
After an introduction by Mr. Bellow Mr. Amis spoke about the concept of masculinity in modern literature, especially in…
In his weekly radio address President Bush talked about the National Book Festival occurring today at the Library of…