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John G. Rodden has published several books about the work and heritage of George Orwell, including George Orwell: Life and Letters, Legend and Legacy (2020).
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The Metamorphoses of Franz Kafka
Centenary reflections on a posthumous nonpareil.
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Dare To Know
On Immanuel Kant's 300th birthday, has American society had any success in following his bold dictum, Sapere Aude?
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As TIME Goes By
TIME magazine changed the way we read and think about the news. As it turns 100, can it compete in the 24/7 media landscape?
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The Slavic Battle of the Books
Russia wants to “re-educate” Ukrainians. Ukrainians see de-Russification as de-toxification.
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Of Sense and Sensibilities
The writings of Kingsley Amis, whose centenary passed this year, evoke admiration and offense in equal measure.
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The Master of Petersburg and the Martyr of Style
Dostoevsky and Flaubert should be studied together as progenitors of the modern novel.
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The One and Only Hitch
Christopher Hitchens died ten years ago today. John Rodden recalls his friend’s rhetorical and literary gifts.