From Sirr, with love: A poet’s search for Dublin’s soul

Bard of the Boulevards – Frank McNally on poet Charles Baudelaire, born 200 years ago on this day

An Irishman’s Diary

The Masque of the Red Death – Rediscovering Poe through prism of Covid-19

Restoration of 1964 Corman adaptation confirms continuing relevance of film and source

‘A bit of a character’ – An Irishman’s Diary on Enid Starkie , Irish-born Oxford academic and literary critic

Crossing review: Thought-provoking look at gender identity, home and war

Pajtim Statovci’s second novel tells the story of two Albanian boys struggling with shame

Eugène Delacroix: Reflections on a revolution in art

The painter fell in and out of favour with critics. A new exhibition shows his continuing relevance

Iceage: Beyondless review - feral punk beyond all bounds

How Charles Baudelaire became France’s first rock star

The poet, who died 150 years ago this week, retains significant influence and allure

Brigitte Macron’s first formal interview is a labour of love

In an ‘Elle’ magazine spread, France’s first lady expounds on her unusual marriage

Steve Rider and Gary Lineker squabble an Open and shut case for the BBC

British Open’s defection to Sky has left a groundswell of resentment from established broadcaster

What does the future hold for France?

One of the euro zone’s biggest economies has 11 per cent unemployment, falling exports and significant budget deficits. How can the French turn this around?

Writers, prostitutes, poets, absinthe drinkers, ragpickers and politicians: inside Manet’s world

The great painters subjects were the people of Paris, and his portraits a comment on society