Literary Notes

Why We Read Ghost Stories

Why We Read Ghost Stories

Why do readers willingly seek out stories that frighten them? An exploration of the ghost story's enduring appeal, from oral folklore to the philosophy of horror and the places that...

Why We Read Ghost Stories

Why do readers willingly seek out stories that frighten them? An exploration of the ghost story's enduring appeal, from oral folklore to the philosophy of horror and the places that...

What is a Commonplace Book?

What is a Commonplace Book?

A commonplace book is less about collecting everything than about noticing what deserves attention. Explore the old practice of preserving words, observations, and fragments worth returning to.

What is a Commonplace Book?

A commonplace book is less about collecting everything than about noticing what deserves attention. Explore the old practice of preserving words, observations, and fragments worth returning to.