Preamble The Future Kingdom Come By Lewis H. Lapham The present is short and the future is doubtful—only the past is certain. More
Preamble Arts & Letters Lady in a Veil By Lewis H. Lapham Despite being told that art is somehow sacred, it’s better to take a naive delight in the thing itself. More
Preamble The Sea Sea Change By Lewis H. Lapham The sea offers a particular kind of freedom, though it’s one that comes at a price. More
Preamble Home Castles in Air By Lewis H. Lapham The American democracy and dream are the building of castles in air. Whither goeth the one so goeth the other, these days up in smoke and the spout. More