He grew up in a house without books. He rose above the emptiness of the miles of trailers and junk yards that distinguished his West Texan upbringing to become a well-known author, poet, and professor. Christian Wiman, past editor of “Poetry” magazine, read from poetry and prose exploring the connections between art and faith on Sept. 12 and 13 at...
Culture
‘The Girls’: A Pity Party
“Poor girls.” The refrain resonates, echoing with regret for generations of victims of circumstance. Simple and elegiac, the central phrase of “The Girls” mourns the unsung potential of women shattered by societal expectations. Emma Cline’s eagerly anticipated debut novel about a woman haunted by memories of the Manson murders earned a prominent place in beach bags and bestseller lists...
‘Stranger Things’ have happened: Netflix original lives up to hype
We’re going to remember the summer of 2016, you know. On Christmases and Thanksgivings 50 years from now, we’ll lean forward in our armchairs to whisper to clusters of wide-eyed grandchildren: “I remember the year ‘Stranger Things’ came out on Netflix.” This, at least, was the vibe around the blogosphere last month, when a Netflix sci-fi/horror series helmed by rookie...
Rahe’s new book spars with typical view of Sparta
Professor of history Paul Rahe’s new book proves that the Spartans deserve more credit for shaping history than the action film “300” gives them. “The Spartan Regime: Its History, Character, and Origins,” which will be officially released Sept. 27 by Yale University Press, is Rahe’s second book in a projected four-volume series that provides an in-depth look into the rise...
