Harper's Magazine

Harper's Magazine is one of the oldest and most respected literary magazines in America. It was founded in 1850 by the Harper brothers, who also established Harper & Brothers, a publishing house that later became HarperCollins. Harper's Magazine is known for its eclectic mix of fiction, essays, reporting, and commentary on politics, culture, and society.Each issue of Harper's Magazine features a variety of genres and styles, from short stories and poems by acclaimed authors, to investigative journalism and historical analysis by renowned experts, to personal memoirs and humorous anecdotes by witty writers. The magazine also showcases original artwork, photography, and cartoons that complement the written content.One of the most distinctive features of Harper's Magazine is the Harper's Index, a monthly list of surprising and often ironic statistics that reveal something about the state of the world. For example, the October 2021 issue included the following entries: "Percentag