Edith H. Tarcov 1919-1990

I remember the evening I discovered that Edith Tarcov was an unusual woman. An article I’d written for Dissent had been accepted but not yet set in type. One night at about ten I received a phone call from Edith. “I’ve been thinking about the second sentence in your article,” she said. “Of course the sentiment is lovely . . . but I’ve been wondering about that dash you use. Don’t you think it’s really a bit . . . harsh? Don’t you th...