Topic: Tom Stoppard

Chapter & Verse J.K. Rowling, Hilary Mantel, and other British authors auction off annotated first editions

J.K. Rowling and other authors are selling first-edition copies of their books with annotations, written thoughts on the book, and/or illustrations to benefit the writers' organization English PEN.

Anna Karenina: Keira Knightley is literature's tragic heroine (+video)

Anna Karenia: When 'Anna Karenina' – starring Keira Knightley – gets a theatrical turn, curtains and catwalks make it a little arch.

Ben Affleck crafts a nail-biting thriller in 'Argo': movie review

'Argo' stars Alan Arkin and John Goodman give especially strong performances in the strange-but-true story.

Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations

A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.

Opinion When character counts in choosing a president

'Private sins' usually matter far less than 'public virtues' in presidents. Whether in Iowa or New Hampshire, voters must weigh how Romney, Gingrich, or any other candidate has behaved in public life. Look for the qualities of courage, self-control, wisdom, and justice.

Difference Maker Kyes Stevens and her prison arts project change women's lives

The Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project raises self-esteem and provides a creative outlet.
08/15/2011 11:36 am

In Pictures Alabama Prison Arts + Education Project

Editor's Blog Crowdsourcing is good -- but not enough

The rise in citizen journalism around the world has vastly extended our eyes and ears. But journalism is still crucial to derive meaning.
05/03/2011 09:01 am

The Possessed

Quirky, comical essays explore the relationship between Russian literature and life.
02/22/2010 06:15 pm

The Adam Smith Institute Blog EGBDF

02/16/2010 11:18 pm

Broadway leaps into spring

Some big-name actors return to the stage and stir up the classics.
02/13/2009 12:00 am

Fool

A wickedly funny retelling of King Lear and his court in a make-believe England.
02/07/2009 12:00 am

2008 Tony Awards: Old pros and new voices

A preview of the surprisingly hot competition for most of Broadway's coveted awards.
06/14/2008 01:00 am

The frisky art of Cynthia Ozick

In four lively tales, Ozick takes a playful route to serious points.
05/06/2008 01:00 am

The frisky art of Cynthia Ozick

In four lively tales, Ozick takes a playful route to serious points.
05/06/2008 01:00 am