Legacy of a Sir-Realist
The surrealist Sir Roland Penrose, who married Lee Miller, befriended Picasso, and co-founded the ICA
Korchnoi Plays His Last Move
Viktor Korchnoi, who has died at the age of 85, defeated nine world champions but never managed to claim the title for himself
Reckless Oldies
The paradox of the EU referendum is that the over-65s are the keenest to leap into the unknown
Union Parfait
During the Second World War, a "perpetual association" between France and the UK was proposed — in effect, the EU Mark I
Romeo II and III
Did Shakespeare write a sequel to Romeo and Juliet? Compelling intertextual links suggest it's possible
Varsity Matchless
University Challenge is a novel delight for an American
Canada’s First Nations Come Last
The problems faced by indigenous communities in Canada have no easy answers
Would Brexit Be A Tonic For Britannia?
Five books about Brexit provide nourishing fare for EU contrarians