Category: REVIEW

City of (B)light

Kuper’s way of commending Paris in its current direction ultimately reflects the naiveties and delusions of those who set it on this trajectory in the first place. There is a belief that urban planning projects can serve as a way to tame and pacify the city’s riot-ready ethnic youth. It takes a certain level of insular Parisian elitism to believe that radicalized hoodlums, whether into vandalism or Islamism, will be assuaged by city libraries, greenery, and sporting grounds.

Embracing the Divine Order

In Living Law, Butler’s poetry demonstrates an exceptional facility with form and an unerring ear for the natural rhythm of language.

Rediscovering Our Wordhoard

Gorrie’s Ōsweald Bera is the best introduction to Old English currently on the market.

The Worthwhile Mess of Living

Tim Carney’s new book, Family Unfriendly, examines various factors at play in the West’s demographic crisis.

A Promise Fulfilled

Alexander Wienerberger told the world about the Holodomor. Now, his great-granddaughter Samara reminds us of her ancestor’s courage.

Civilization or Barbarism? Melanie Phillips on Israel, Wokeism & War

Civilization or Barbarism? Melanie Phillips on Israel, Wokeism & War

Israel’s fight against Hamas is not just about survival—it’s a pivotal battle for the future of Western civilization.

February 7, 2025
Embracing the Divine Order

Embracing the Divine Order

In Living Law, Butler’s poetry demonstrates an exceptional facility with form and an unerring ear for the natural rhythm of language.

December 30, 2024
Rediscovering Our Wordhoard

Rediscovering Our Wordhoard

Gorrie’s Ōsweald Bera is the best introduction to Old English currently on the market.

December 27, 2024
Art Beyond Progressivism: A Review of “The Exhibition”

Art Beyond Progressivism: A Review of “The Exhibition”

This group of artists rejects postmodernism. But what values do they affirm?

December 24, 2024
A Role Debut Manqué: <em>Tosca</em> Strikes Out at the Met

A Role Debut Manqué: <em>Tosca</em> Strikes Out at the Met

From subpar production to uninspired performances, this Tosca revival misfired.

December 21, 2024
The Worthwhile Mess of Living

The Worthwhile Mess of Living

Tim Carney’s new book, Family Unfriendly, examines various factors at play in the West’s demographic crisis.

December 21, 2024
A Promise Fulfilled

A Promise Fulfilled

Alexander Wienerberger told the world about the Holodomor. Now, his great-granddaughter Samara reminds us of her ancestor’s courage.

December 13, 2024
<em>Banalysis</em>: Saying the Unsayable

<em>Banalysis</em>: Saying the Unsayable

Banalysis was published in the shadow of the tsunami of stupidity that became the ‘pandemic’ and all that ensued. It did not get the attention it deserved then. It deserves to be read now.

December 10, 2024
How Should We Read Tolkien?

How Should We Read Tolkien?

A new book considers a postmodern Tolkien, but it circles back to the obvious and enduring: love and friendship.

December 8, 2024
Deus Ex Machina

Deus Ex Machina

The Jüngers’ warnings are as apposite today as when they were written.

December 7, 2024
Midwinter Warmth

Midwinter Warmth

Chilcott’s Christmas Oratorio seems old and yet new, traditional and yet contemporary.

December 7, 2024