The American Idea BY Walter Kirn, George McGovern, James Q. Wilson, Robert Vare




ALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library show

Summary: For 150 years, The Atlantic Monthly has explored what its founders-including Emerson, Longfellow and Holmes-called "The American Idea." Join us for a high-spirited discussion with celebrated Atlantic contributors about the role literary masters have played in interpreting and often rebuking American society and culture.