Ellie Thermansen

Apr 23, 2024 | newcriterion.com | Vasily Rudich |Ellie Thermansen |James Panero |Eric Ormsby

Events:Edmund Burke Award Gala honoring Ronald S. Lauder, The Metropolitan Club, New York (May 2): A few tickets still remain for The New Criterion’s eleventh Edmund Burke Award Gala on May 2. This year we are honoring Ronald S. Lauder, the leading philanthropist, art connoisseur, and businessman.

Apr 22, 2024 | newcriterion.com | Vasily Rudich |Eric Ormsby |Ellie Thermansen |Gary Saul Morson

In this episode, Jay begins with a shout—“Carolina Shout,” the classic jazz number by James P. Johnson. There are songs by Schumann, Puccini, and Porter (Cole). There are piano preludes—starter pieces by their composers. At the end, there is a sunburst of calypso. Enjoy this smorgasbord.

Feb 7, 2024 | newcriterion.com | Ellie Thermansen

In early adolescence, Huxley was rendered nearly blind by a vicious bout of corneal keratitis; the affliction may have saved his life, since he was refused entry into Britain’s armed services during World War I. He remained on Oxford’s almost totally abandoned... A Message from the Editors Your donation sustains our efforts to inspire joyous rediscoveries. Show your support Popular Right Now