The Yale literary magazine (Vol. LXXXIX, No. 3, December 1923)

A snapshot of intellectual life on the East Coast in the early 1920s, this issue gathers a lively mix of essays, poems, and reviews that capture the restless curiosity of its contributors. The lead editorial muses on the paradox of modern association, weaving humor with a keen eye for the social clubs that proliferated after the war, while a reflective piece on solitary train travel offers a quiet counterpoint about the value of personal contemplation.

The arts section showcases a scholarly survey of medieval, Renaissance, and modern visual culture, curated by faculty from Harvard and Princeton, alongside vivid poetry that ranges from meditations on ancient Buddhism to playful explorations of contemporary city life. Interspersed are thoughtful book reviews and a whimsical “Woo the Muse” guide that invites readers to dress the creative process in velvet robes and trebor pipes. Together, these pages provide a charming, thought‑provoking glimpse into the literary and artistic conversations that shaped a generation.