I’m a big fan of Wills’ essays in the New York Review of Books, but have never gotten around to reading any of his books. I’ve been wanting to read his book on Augustine.
Comment by Ratoe — Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 1:43 pm
i used to think wills was the real deal. now i think that he takes shortcuts at every turn (is that a mixed metaphor?), and he’s coasting on his once well-deserved reputation.
I’m a big fan of Wills’ essays in the New York Review of Books, but have never gotten around to reading any of his books. I’ve been wanting to read his book on Augustine.
Comment by Ratoe — Tuesday, July 29, 2025 @ 1:43 pm
i used to think wills was the real deal. now i think that he takes shortcuts at every turn (is that a mixed metaphor?), and he’s coasting on his once well-deserved reputation.
Comment by mbailey — Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 7:34 pm