He became famous twice: first in 1979, for his imprisonment related to the murder of a former Italian premier, and then 20 years later, for his influential book “Empire.”
Tag: Books and Literature
When the season calls for merry murder mysteries
Agatha Christie spirits me away to fancy houses and glamorous island retreats.
Forget Halloween, Bring Ghost Stories Back to Christmas
If your idea of festive joy is being haunted by past memories or driven insane by mysterious specters, have we got the tradition for you.
What I’m reading: Historical memory edition
Finding escapism and insight in two novels and Masha Gessen’s new essay.
Shlomo Avineri, Israeli Scholar Skeptical About Peace, Dies at 90
A former liberal government official, he saw little chance of full reconciliation with Palestinians in “the foreseeable future” but nevertheless sought to ease tensions.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.
Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65
He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.
Snob summer is dead. Long live mystery winter.
Settling in for a cozy season of whodunnits.