Museum-going tends to happen when Max and I have visitors, and with A. in town the past week has been a whirlwind of white corridors, polished floors, and hushed galleries. At the MOMA, I was finally able to see Rem Koolhaas’ 1972 architectural thesis, Exodus, or The Voluntary Prisoners of Architecture, in full. In this project, the Dutch architect envisons . . .
“It doesn’t take much to make a midlist writer happy.” James Hynes on his unholy glee at The Lecturer’s Tale‘s inclusion in 1000 novels everyone must read.
Writers praise Obama’s inaugural address. Also, Elizabeth Alexander’s poem is available in chapbook form. (Thanks, S.)
For Poe’s 200th birthday, the Times presents a slideshow and reprints its “Poe at 100” remembrance.
Uncertain though the fate of tenured English profs may be, Barack Obama’s love of literature has arguably made him who, and led him where, he is. (Via.)