A New Battle for the Russian Soul

Plus: Adam Gopnik on Annie Ernaux’s Nobel; an interview with Eileen Fisher; and Anderson Cooper among the freaks. View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, October 9, 2022 Comment The War in Ukraine Launches a New Battle for the Russian Soul The last time people were writing in Russian so urgently was in the late nineteen-eighties, when Soviet citizens were confronted with the terror of the Stalinist past. By Masha Gessen From the News Desk Daily Comment Iran’s Protests Are the First Counter-Revolution Led by Women Women are still defying and dying in an uprising that is historically unique for being centered on women’s freedom. By Robin Wright Cultural Comment Annie Ernaux’s Justly Deserved Nobel Her win also marks the ascendancy of the memoir as the leading genre of our time. By Adam Gopnik Politics and More Podcast Joshua Yaffa on What’s Next for Ukraine In recent weeks, we’ve seen a sharp turn of events in Russia and Ukraine. But, even as Ukrainian troops make advances, Moscow is threatening nuclear war. With David Remnick Editor’s Pick The New Yorker Interview Eileen Fisher Meditates on What’s Next The doyenne of elegant, comfortable, timeless clothes talks about hiring a C.E.O. for her eponymous company, her design philosophy, and being profiled by Janet Malcolm. By Carrie Battan Culture Dept. Ugly Babies Dept. Anderson Cooper Among the Freaks When the anchor was weeks old, Diane Arbus took his photo; the shot has hung in MOMA, in his home, and, now, at the David Zwirner Gallery. By Fred Kaplan Books Briefly Noted “By Hands Now Known,” “The Portraitist,” “Barefoot Doctor,” and “Jollof Rice and Other Revolutions.” Poems From “Musical Tables” Three poems. By Billy Collins Poems “True Apothecary” “I wept when you said that to be here is sacred.” By Natalie Shapero Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Wow . . . getting no inheritance: four letters. By Neville Fogarty Daily Shouts What Your First-Date Clothing Says About You Looking for a long-term commitment? Anticipating the need to sprint? Dress accordingly. By Sarah Kempa and Sara K. Runnels Cartoons from the Issue Cartoons from the Issue Funny drawings from this week’s magazine. \ Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2022. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.