Douglas Murray refuses to mourn the death of the gay novel — a genre that was once ghettoised has joined the mainstream

There is no need to make Sherlock Holmes more likeable, part of his brilliance is in his ambiguity

A new anthology displays Shakespeare’s engagement with the sonnet form across his career, but at a high cost

Among the Trees, Hayward Gallery (until 31 October)

Do the actions of the current pontiff signify shifting attitudes in the Catholic Church towards same-sex relationships?

Manhattan’s cultural landscape faces more tough times ahead with the cancellation of the Met’s 2020/2021 season

A decent lockdown protest song is about as likely as a vaccine before Christmas

Appledore book festival has paved the way for Covid-friendly entertainment in the UK

A new book celebrates 125 years of rugby league but shines a light on a world that the sport has left behind

The Critic’s new weekly podcast series, with Professor Jeremy Black