Harper’s Magazine August 2026

In the issue: Jack Hanson on the Catholic Church’s progressive revival; John Semley explores the world of modern morticians and the restorative arts; Cynthia Zarin reflects on misreading Doris Lessing; Pankaj Mishra on Europe’s resurgent anti-Americanism; Ian Penman reviews the first full-length biography of jazz musician and spiritual leader Alice Coltrane; a newly translated and darkly compelling story from Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, and more. Read the full table of contents here.