Literature

The Nobel-winning author passed away this week at the age of 88.

In the new issue of “A Magazine Curated By,” the designer’s friends share their favorite books and places while posing in her romantic clothes.

In this week's Sex Scenes, the ability to write poetry of beauty illustrated the external beauty of Heian-era writers.

In this week’s Sex Scenes: French writer Albertine Sarrazin’s French autobiographical novel about prison escapee lovers.

Medieval Italian erotica says that in love and sex, it’s better to let women lead the way.

Writing prose that feels erotic rather than clinical is harder than it sounds. Plus, an excerpt from Allegra Huston's debut novel "Say My Name," which goes on sale today.

The acclaimed and controversial French author discusses his new show of photographs.