Beat Generation
Betjeman the beat poet
Recalling a thrilling collaboration between the poet and a group of oddball musicians
On and off the road
Jack Kerouac’s reputation should rest on his whole oeuvre — not just his most famous novel
Britain must not overregulate AI
Staying competitive in the modern world depends on balancing its opportunities and its risks
Against literary celebriphilia
We need interesting authors, not “big names”
J.K. Rowling does it again
Why does one woman’s opinion cause so much outrage?
“Trad” theatre can still feel fresh
West End strikes a balance between keeping their spine and nostalgic appeal, whilst avoiding creakiness
Merchants of the Venice Biennale
For all its pretentiousness, the Venice Biennale still hints towards higher truths
JD Vance’s tech policy is a MAGA microcosm
Does JD Vance hope to restore the Jeffersonian tradition of freedom?
Exeter — portrait of a modern university
Jeremy Black, historian of Exeter University, reflects on the shifting demands and priorities on campus.
Christians are still being persecuted in Egypt
We should stand in defence of a beleaguered minority
Are private schools worth it?
Parental background has a bigger impact than education
Remove the kid gloves
“Votes for 16-year-olds” has exposed our incoherent attitude towards young people