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The mystery of human choices, even when circumstances are known, occupied writers like Henry James. Gene J. Puskar/Getty Images

The Gilded Age novel that helps explain our fascination with Luigi Mangione

Max Chapnick, Boston University

Henry James’ ‘The Princess Casamassima’ tells a story of political radicalism in a time of economic inequality. But even James ran up against the limits of putting himself in the mind of a killer.
Louisa May Alcott took part in a 19th-century literary culture of anonymity and guessing games. Universal Images Group/Getty Images

How I identified a probable pen name of Louisa May Alcott

Max Chapnick, Northeastern University

By disguising her name, Alcott could publish in less prestigious venues without worrying about tarnishing her literary reputation.

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