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Ep. 129 — Mark Polizzotti on Why Surrealism Matters

Ep. 129 — Mark Polizzotti on Why Surrealism Matters

Ever insightful and ever eloquent, the writer and translator Mark Polizzotti discusses his new book, Why Surrealism Matters, at the 100th anniversary of André Breton’s Manifesto of Surrealism. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Pandora | Spotify | Soundcloud

Ep. 99 – Why Does the Museum Matter?

Ep. 99 – Why Does the Museum Matter?

In this episode of the Yale University Press podcast, we talk to Daniel H. Weiss, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, about his new book… READ MORE

Why Preservation Should Matter

Why Preservation Should Matter

Max Page— In our “sour little age,” as playwright Tony Kushner once called the world we live in, lines from a law passed fifty years ago this weekend offer welcome… READ MORE

Why Translation Matters

Why Translation Matters

In Why Translation Matters, acclaimed translator Edith Grossman argues for the cultural importance of translation and for a more encompassing and nuanced appreciation of the translator’s role. For Grossman, translation has a transcendent… READ MORE

Why the Romantics Matter

Why the Romantics Matter

We are deeply saddened by esteemed historian Peter Gay’s passing. A Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University and former director of the New York Public Library Center for… READ MORE

Why Poetry Matters

Why Poetry Matters

In Why Poetry Matters, the gifted poet, novelist and biographer Jay Parini gives us a deeply felt meditation on poetry. He explores its language and meaning, and its power to… READ MORE

Why Acting Matters

Why Acting Matters

In Why Acting Matters, respected and insightful writers on movies and theater David Thomson examines the allure of the performing arts for both the artist and the audience member while… READ MORE

Why Architecture Matters

Why Architecture Matters

In Why Architecture Matters, Paul Goldberger, who holds the Joseph Urban Chair in Design and Architecture at The New School in New York City, takes readers on a remarkable architectural… READ MORE

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