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The Last Word on Vivien Leigh

2024-07-08T13:56:19+01:00

When Sir John Gielgud was called upon to eulogize the legendary actress, his well-stocked mind supplied the perfect words. Read more

The Last Word on Vivien Leigh2024-07-08T13:56:19+01:00

The Tories have only themselves to blame

2024-07-05T13:46:44+01:00

If the right is to cohere, it will have to have some soggy centrists and some people who are actually right-wing Read more

The Tories have only themselves to blame2024-07-05T13:46:44+01:00

The Man in the Arena

2024-06-28T12:08:20+01:00

At a time of widespread discontent with our elected officials, it’s worth recalling Theodore Roosevelt’s speech—about those with the courage to run for high office. Read more

The Man in the Arena2024-06-28T12:08:20+01:00

Cowards vs culture

2024-06-21T14:23:54+01:00

It seems that if you believe in a cause, it is now permissible to just rush to the nearest museum and slash away Read more

Cowards vs culture2024-06-21T14:23:54+01:00

The Indispensability of Men

2024-06-21T14:26:17+01:00

For Father’s Day, a tribute to Camille Paglia’s brilliant, unapologetic defense of masculinity. Read more

The Indispensability of Men2024-06-21T14:26:17+01:00