Adventures on the edge of consciousness
In his new book Oliver Sacks reveals how an amphetamine trip led to his lifelong obsession with the strangest experiences of the human mind
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Neverending stories
Do fairy tales still have appeal? The world’s stubborn refusal to grant our wishes lies behind the sudden revival of old stories -
America’s Superman
Nietzsche has appealed to Americans on the right and left for over a century. They have looked past his dark reputation to remake the German philosopher in their own image -
In the shadow of the twin towers
American fiction writers are still struggling to put words to the horror of September 11th—and only a few have succeeded