Francis X. Talbot, S.J., was for many years America’s literary editor, and later its editor in chief. He was also a saucy literary stylist who loved nothing more than a good argument.
Arts & Culture
Posted inArts & Culture, Vantage Point
The Agony of Writing
From 1933: A longtime editor of America offers his thoughts on the agony of writing—as well as some of its joys and rewards.
Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Movie Club
Catholic Movie Club: What ‘Jaws’ can tell us about the sex abuse crisis
“Jaws” is both a nerve-shattering thriller and a biting (sorry) social commentary about the failure of authorities to protect the people in their care.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Noah Kahan might look like a folky Jesus. But the power of his songwriting comes from his imperfections.
In “Stick Season,” folk sensation Noah Kahan delves deep into the broody, moody waters of young adulthood in the American Northeast.
Posted inArts & Culture, Music
Sufjan Stevens released ‘Michigan’ 20 years ago. It still reminds me of home.
The pace at which “Michigan” toggles between gratitude and loss would be jarring, if it weren’t so hauntingly beautiful.
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
Sappho
that primal howl of grief, guilt,
anger, fear at the telegram:
“Sylvia died today.”
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
Lily, Lily, Lily
a golden halo around her black
braids, and telepaths faith, faith,
faith.
Posted inArts & Culture, Poetry
Apology for Belief
I tell my familiars
everything but need to scream my head off
in a Bible cocoon
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: The underlying philosophy of Black Lives Matter
Vincent Lloyd’s ‘Black Dignity’ is is a profound challenge to anyone who takes seriously the struggle for human dignity, antiracism and the work of dismantling white supremacy.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: A history of books dating back to antiquity
Irene Vallejo’s history of books found an audience outside of the academy because it speaks to present concerns and speaks on behalf of many book readers.