Poems inspired by Vermeer's paintings of women.

The controversy over the vote this November is nothing new, scholar Alexander Keyssar explains; the history of voting in the United States is much messier than we have been led to believe.

We're used to seeing born-again Christians portrayed as hypocritical, sex-crazed maniacs whose holy talk conceals deeds of darkness. Craig Lucas's new play, Stranger, seems to be heading along that well-worn path—but then it takes an unexpected twist.

Lost boys and throwaway dads

Excursions in "tattoo culture."

Where is postmodern culture headed? Two recent films, Chicken Run and The X-Men, suggest a neo-Romantic turn.