Agatha Christie, Who Died in 1976, Will See You in Class

An avatar of the long-dead British novelist is “teaching” an online writing course. But do we want to learn from a digital prosthetic built by artificial intelligence?

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How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android

Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.

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A Push to Remove Symbols of Imperial Russia Divides Odesa, Ukraine

A push to rename streets and remove statues associated with imperial Russia is dividing Odesa, whose identity is tied up in its history.

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‘The Interview’: Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society

The beloved author left Chile at a time of great turmoil and has longed for the nation of her youth ever since.

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Overlooked Clue Sheds Light on Shakespeare’s Marriage

New research undermines the traditional view that Shakespeare was a distant, neglectful husband to his wife, Anne.

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Francis Davis, Sharp-Eared Jazz Critic and Husband of Terry Gross, Dies at 78

He wrote prolifically about various aspects of the arts and popular culture. But he kept his focus on jazz, celebrating its past while worrying about its future.

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Overlooked No More: Ethel Lina White, Master of Suspense Who Inspired Hitchcock

A powerhouse of the genre, she published around 100 short stories and 17 novels, one of which was adapted into the acclaimed film “The Lady Vanishes.”

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Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89

Mr. Vargas Llosa, who ran for Peru’s presidency in 1990 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, transformed episodes from his personal life into books that reverberated far beyond the borders of his native country.

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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Let Yourself Rage With Ada Limón

Limón has been on a mission to help Americans experience the full range of human emotion.

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‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Limón has been on a mission to help Americans experience the full range of human emotion.

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