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How Nabokov’s life of exile is now our own

January 7, 2023January 2, 2023 by Eugene Havens

Western culture has become the authoritarian enemy Nabokov fled.

January 2, 2023December 31, 2022 by Michael Joel Green

When we put ourselves on a pedestal, the results are embarrassing.

December 28, 2022February 27, 2022 by Eugene Havens

Eugene Havens looks for fun after leaving the big city.

December 28, 2022February 1, 2022 by Michael Joel Green

Michael Joel Green has a close encounter with a Hollywood agent.

December 28, 2022December 7, 2021 by Michael Joel Green

Michael Joel Green shares his nerves as a lead singer.

December 28, 2022November 27, 2021 by Eugene Havens

Thomas Mann’s great novel has lost its magic over the years.

December 28, 2022November 11, 2021 by Michael Joel Green

Michael Joel Green looks at the cost of big dreams and why we need them.

December 28, 2022September 25, 2021 by Eugene Havens

Why the books we make are overwhelming for some but music to others.

December 28, 2022September 19, 2021 by Eugene Havens

Sublime author (and doctor) Anton Chekhov dispenses bitter medicine.

December 28, 2022September 18, 2021 by Eugene Havens

This historical book made the world a witness to hidden crimes.