What does Shakespeare say to an era that feels that the times are out of joint? He does not renounce the world or wallow in self pity. He is the poet of this worldliness. Shakespeare distills his experiences into common sense and uncommon wisdom. In the hands of lesser playwrights, nobility often rests on the […] Read more
Biography
Winston Churchill
The last of the great statesmen, Winston Churchill, a man of multiple genius, will be fondly remembered as one of the most exasperating figures in history. Before moments of British crisis, he was so frequently right that his ability to foresee future events became a burden to his countrymen. His voice was the voice of […] Read more
Zora Neale Hurston
When aspiring writer, Zora Neale Hurston, entered Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue Restaurant on May 1, 1925, she found the air crackling with excitement. More than 300 well dressed women and men circulated through the room, exchanging gossip, laughing, and nervously sipping cocktails […] Read more
