A small illustrated book at Yale has resisted more than a century of modern attention. Its pages contain an unknown script, ...

The French writers of the postwar era argued that the author’s life is irrelevant. Emily Eakin’s lively new book proves them ...

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In July 2026, a rumor spread that Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, signed a bill to remove math, reading and writing requirements for graduation to help students of color. The story spread as some ...