by Kaulie Lewis
It’s a philosophical point greatly at odds with Kundera’s earlier work, and that may be the novella’s most interesting quality. Of course, we recommend you read it for yourself and decide. Continue reading
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BEST OF BLOOM: When Style Is Content — The Fiction of W.M. Spackman
by Nicki Leone
I always find myself arguing on behalf of the book in situations like these . . . The author didn’t write this book to tell you what you want to hear, I point out, he wrote it because he had something to say. So what was it? Continue reading
When Style Is Content: A Run-In with the Fiction of W.M. Spackman
by Nicki Leone
I always find myself arguing on behalf of the book in situations like these . . . The author didn’t write this book to tell you what you want to hear, I point out, he wrote it because he had something to say. So what was it? Continue reading
In Her Own Words: Diana Athill
In Monday’s feature on Diana Athill, Amy Weldon showed us the many facets of Athill’s accomplishments—writing, editing, and publishing; the quest to find an identity beyond the constraints of gender; and an unflagging commitment to clear sight and honesty in her prose. These are represented in the quotes below, taken from Athill’s memoirs, interviews, and … Continue reading
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