“Howard Buten is a kind of walking poem,” the French writer and actor Claude Duneton wrote in his introduction to Mr. Buten’s autobiography, “Buffo” (2005). “Images emanate from ...

Americans were sleep-marched into fascism. Those who ignored the election are finding out about the dire reality and stakes ...

[Read more] Fabrice Luchini reads Victor Hugo: extended run at Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin Immerse yourself in Victor Hugo's texts and poems, read and performed by Fabrice Luchini.

He spent the rest of his life in prison, where he wrote poetry and continued to receive visitors and correspondence. How did Nicolas Fouquet’s downfall reflect the political and social tensions of the ...

Frederick Wiseman's documentary La Comédie-Française ou L'amour Joué goes behind the scenes for an intimate and extended look ...

Our columnist approves. By Elisa Gabbert Elisa Gabbert’s collections of poetry and essays include, most recently, “Normal Distance” and “Any Person Is the Only Self.” Her On Poetry ...

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Donald Trump’s first weeks back in office have been a whirlwind of chaos and political destruction. This is by design and one of the central features of the “shock and awe” strategy that Trump and his ...

All of us as vital as the one light we move through.” Amanda Gorman was just 22 when her inaugural poem, “The Hill We Climb”, read for Joe Biden’s presidency in 2021, made her a breakout ...

The COC’s 2025 production of this masterpiece seamlessly blends performance practice tradition with a contemporary ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include two invigorating releases by Diane Seuss and a dark, posthumous collection by Tove Ditlevsen Alongside Terrance Hayes, Diane Seuss has a strong case to ...