Books
Brian Fawcett reads an 1885 memoir, and discovers a contemporary culture hero, complete with a code of conduct, along with a literary masterpiece.
Read MoreA little night-music maestro… How J.S. Bach’s “Cello Suites” made it from obscurity to modern times.
Read MoreThe illusions of empire and the illusions of critics of illusions.
Read MoreJohn Harris posts a review of Cecil Giscombe’s new book of poems
Read MoreComing-of-age, coming-to-grief, coming-to-terms in Amos Oz’s tale of love and darkness.
Read MoreIn Orhan Pamuk’s novel about contemporary Turkey, it’s snowing at the end of the world.
Read MoreStan Persky reads the war books of a belligerent decade.
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