Intellectual History

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An atmospheric Parisian literary cafe at dusk, with an empty table near a window, evoking the presence of famous writers.

5 Most Influential Literary Bars and Cafes Worldwide

At Paris's Café de Flore, a single table near the window remains unofficially reserved for the ghost of Jean-Paul Sartre.

Claire Donovan·September 10, 2026

A split image showing a historical Enlightenment salon with intellectuals debating and a modern salon with contemporary authors discussing their work.

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What Were Enlightenment Salons and Why Do They Still Matter?

At a monthly salon hosted by Soho House in London, acclaimed authors like Louis de Bernières and Naomi Alderman gather to read and discuss their work.

Claire Donovan·May 2, 2026