Patrick White: Within A Budding Grove
J. M. Coetzee The Hanging Garden by Patrick White, with an afterword by David Marr The nineteenth century was the heyday of the Great Writer. In our times the concept of greatness has fallen under suspicion, especially when attached to whiteness and maleness, and Great Writers courses have largely been retired from the college curriculum. But to call Patrick White a Great Writer—specifically a … Read News
A Year After Romney Loss, GOP Woes Run Even Deeper
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after losing a presidential race many Republicans thought was winnable, the party arguably is in worse shape than before. The GOP is struggling to control tensions between its tea party and establishment wings and watching approval ratings sink to record lows. … Read News