Books & Literary Life
Literary criticism, author interviews, and book culture from within and beyond Harvard.
These Harvard Mountaineers Braved Denali’s Wall of Ice
John Graham’s Denali Diary documents a dangerous and historic climb.
Sackler exhibition reveals artistic discovery in Renaissance Europe
An exhibition at the Sackler reveals the connections among Renaissance art, invention, and the evolution of science.
David Nathan reviews Brent R. Stockwell's book on drug development
David Nathan reviews Brent R. Stockwell's "The Quest for the Cure"
Stephen Greenblatt and other Harvardians are finalists for National Book Awards
The Cogan University Professor's recent book, and works by other Harvard authors, reach the finals of the prestigious competition.
Walter Isaacson, Harvard Overseer, wrote the official biography of Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson ’74 wrote the official biography of the Apple co-founder, to be released October 24.
Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband on beliefs and medical choices
In Your Medical Mind, Jerome Groopman and Pamela Hartzband write about beliefs and medical choices.
A Contest for Supremacy: Aaron L. Friedberg on the Sino-American rivalry
Aaron L. Friedberg writes that the U.S.-China power balance is a cause for concern.
Andy Borowitz helps the Library of America boost American humor
A new anthology of humorous writing joins the shelf of illustrious literary classics.
Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album
Seamus Heaney introduces an anniversary album.
Reading at Harvard, and in ancient Rome
Reading at the College, and in ancient Rome
Edward Steinfeld reviews Ezra Vogel’s new biography of China's Deng Xiaopeng
Ezra Vogel’s monumental biography of Deng Xiaopeng, the doctrinaire pragmatist who modernized China.