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April 30, 2026
In the Reckless Hour
An irritating thing about reviewing books translated from languages you think you know is getting past the title. Did the translator get it right—not just…
The Work Without Markers
In the late 1990s, I read a short story by Nirmal Verma called “Terminal.”
The Mind of a Minotaur
In these diaristic works, Picasso exhibits an unflinching willingness to stare down his dark side and put it on display.
If you liked this essay, you’ll love reading The Point in print.