November 29, 2024

Ireland’s liberal fantasy The conditions for revolt are clear to see

Tom McTague

09.08

Philip Larkin was a filthy genius Sordid ambiguities come with being human

Nicholas Harris

12.07

Ghislaine Maxwell had a choice Fate does not make monsters

Terry Eagleton

29.06

Black kids should study Larkin Decolonising the curriculum is a patronising effort

Tomiwa Owolade

14.10

God save us from trendy vicars Young people don't want Jesus to be their best mate

Giles Fraser

02.11

How Martin Amis brought Christopher Hitchens back to life In his new book, the novelist doesn't quite capture the full brilliance of his late friend

Douglas Murray

24.08

How the nation learned to sport again During coronavirus, we've rediscovered the old meaning of outdoor — and indoor — recreation

Robert Colls

12.08

Hull’s irresistible perversity The city revels in its separateness — but it may offer lessons for the rest of the UK

Matthew Sweet

20.07

Would you rather be someone else? Modern literature dwells on the constant regret that is a downside of unlimited choice

Dan Hitchens

09.01

Freud would know why we’re all workaholics Our culture of overwork is a means of running away from the inevitable descent into nothingness

Giles Fraser

31.08

Why all work and no play is bad for the soul

Giles Fraser