Epic Ambitions
A new life of Gertrude Stein treats her as a philosopher of language to trust, not explain—and gathers force from archival discoveries and intriguing plots of her reception and reputation.
February 12, 2026 issue
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Elizabeth Hardwick (1916–2007)
Elizabeth Hardwick
A selection of Elizabeth Hardwick’s contributions to the New York Review. Read all of her essays here.
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