an
American weekly
magazine founded in 1925 which specializes in
short fiction, cartoons, verse, reviews, and sophisticated and
literate commentary. Among its features are "The Talk of the Town," consisting of comments and anecdotes; "
Profiles," biographical sketches of unusual, interesting or little known personalities; and examples of
humor selected from current books and periodicals.
—Self Analysis Glossary Final approval 12.3.90