A.O. SCOTT
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Harvard President’s Resignation: The Word That Undid Claudine Gay
The fate of Harvard’s president is the latest evidence of a deep crisis in American academia.
What Happens to Literature When Writers Embrace A.I. As Their Muse?
What happens to literature when writers embrace A.I. as their muse?
‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘The Maniac’ and Our Terrifying Prometheus Moment
How an ancient Greek myth explains our terrifying modern reality.
Is It Still Worth Going to the Movies?
After 23 years of film criticism, I was back in front of the screen as a civilian. I had no idea what I would find.
Essay: D.H. Lawrence and the Search for the ‘Essential American Soul’
Inflamed, impertinent and deeply insightful, D.H. Lawrence’s “Studies in Classic American Literature” remains startlingly relevant 100 years after it was originally published.
Why Are We So Afraid of Reading?
Book bans, chatbots, pedagogical warfare: What it means to read has become a minefield.
Cormac McCarthy: An Appreciation
Cormac McCarthy was the last of a generational cohort of writers who redefined American prose.
Martin Amis: An appreciation
Our critic assesses the achievement of Martin Amis, Britain’s most famous literary son.
What Tucker Carlson’s Text Message Says About His Code of Whiteness
The racial ideology revealed in the former Fox News host’s text message.
Today’s Wordle Review: March 22, 2023
Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!
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