Vol. 6, No. 32
May 7, 2001
Cover Story
Mysterious Balthus
By David Gelernter
Also in This Issue
- The Use and Abuse of Heroes — Noemie Emery
- What to Do About Sudan — Elliott Abrams
- Against Human Cloning — The Editors
This issue featured David Gelernter's exploration of the mysterious painter Balthus alongside Noemie Emery's essay on how national legends are often compromised by the overwrought devotion of their admirers. The magazine also addressed pressing policy questions of the moment, including Elliott Abrams on Sudan and an editorial position against human cloning, reflecting the publication's engagement with both cultural criticism and contemporary political debates.