The Economist: Books and arts
Books and arts
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How the chilli pepper has set fire to the internet in China
Thanks to Mao, the once-derided pepper quietly revolutionised Chinese palates
Wed May 8, 2024 18:37
Why Beethoven’s ninth appeals to democrats and despots alike
Since its first performance 200 years ago, few pieces of music have won such varied devotees
Tue May 7, 2024 13:50
The NHL failed in Arizona, but it’s succeeding in America
Ice hockey is flourishing as an increasingly American sport
Fri May 3, 2024 19:55
True tales of secrecy, opacity and outright thievery in art
Two outsiders tried to crack the art business. They did not like what they found
Fri May 3, 2024 17:25
For a colossal challenge, try tower-running
The sport, which involves hurrying up high-rises, is ascendant
Thu May 2, 2024 21:03
“Boléro” is among the most lucrative works of classical music
It is also at the forefront of a new film and copyright dispute
Thu May 2, 2024 16:20
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