"Revising Genesis" dances with disciplines ranging from literary criticism to the sciences. James Quatro sets out on an interesting and complicated eisegetical quest with "Revising Genesis", an ambitious work that endeavors to show that... Read More

This banquet of words and recipes invites all chefs to slow down and enjoy the seasons. In the introduction to Cooking With the Muse, Myra Kornfield and Stephen Massimilla describe the project as a “cookbook for all book lovers and... Read More

A mesmerizing account of the life of John Keats set against the background of spiritual pursuits. Part literary criticism and part memoir, this empathetic analysis of renowned poet John Keats probes the hidden nature of spirituality.... Read More

Not a mere anthology but a learned, critical exploration of China’s great literary works and the history and culture that surround them. Celebrated scholar and writer Yu Qiuyu provides a personal touch as he illuminates the history of... Read More

Marcus offers sundry lessons and incites a new appreciation for Japan’s culture, history, and literature. “Compared with its ubiquitous commercial products,” Marvin Marcus writes, “the literature of Japan is little... Read More

Contextualizing Dickinson’s work, Gilpin reveals both a reverence for her poetry and a skill in exploring new meaning. W. Clark Gilpin’s new take on the enigmatic giant of American poetry, Emily Dickinson, eruditely weaves literary... Read More

Heer has a knack for making anything interesting, which might be the best praise a writer can garner. Jeet Heer displays the leisurely wit and wisdom of a polymath, writing about everything from Canadian culture and politics at large, to... Read More

Gorham’s insights into perfection expand and clarify vision—for individuals’ lives and the world at large. There are questions that plague both mind and heart: What does “perfect” really mean? How is it manifested or... Read More