Written Reviews

Henry James: “The Pension Beaurepas”

March 4, 2015

Simon continues to explore the work of Henry James, taking a look at his 1879 story “The Pension Beaurepas.” Read the full post.

Sybille Bedford: A Legacy

March 3, 2015

Lori reviews Sybille Bedford’s debut novel, A Legacy, first published in 1956 and reissued today by NYRB Classics.

Stephen King: “A Death”

March 2, 2015

This week’s New Yorker story is Stephen King’s “A Death.” Read the full post.

The Eclipse Viewer Episode 25: The First Films of Akira Kurosawa

February 25, 2015

David and Trevor are back with The Eclipse Viewer 25: The First Films of Akira Kurosawa, a set that includes the first four films this master ever made. Read the full post and get the link to the podcast.

Sofi Oksanen: When the Doves Disappeared

February 24, 2015

Lori reviews Sofi Oksanen’s 2012 novel When the Doves Disappeared, translated from the Finnish by Lola Rogers and recently issued by Knopf. Read the full post.

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