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“My First Porno, My First Dildo, My First Love.” On José Donoso’s The Mysterious Disappearance of the Marquise of Loria

Gabriela Wiener Considers a Beloved, Life-Changing Book

By Gabriela Wiener | March 17, 2025

The Former Head of Human Rights Watch on the Challenges of Reporting on the Abuses of Israel’s Government

The Former Head of Human Rights Watch on the Challenges of Reporting on the Abuses of Israel’s Government

Kenneth Roth on Penalizing Journalists for Addressing Palestinian Persecution

By Kenneth Roth | March 17, 2025

Musical Storytelling: Librettist Gene Scheer On Transforming Novels Into Operas

Musical Storytelling: Librettist Gene Scheer On Transforming Novels Into Operas

Viviana Freyer Shares a Look Inside Two Current and Upcoming Literary Adaptations For the Stage

By Viviana Freyer | March 17, 2025

How Visions of Freediving Helped Diane Mehta Finish Her Novel

How Visions of Freediving Helped Diane Mehta Finish Her Novel

The Author of "Happier Far" Reflects on Racism and the Religious Experience of Underwater Immersion

By Diane Mehta | March 17, 2025

Erika Krouse on Being (and Writing) the Underdog

Erika Krouse on Being (and Writing) the Underdog

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By First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing | March 17, 2025

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Inside the Life and Struggle of Victorian-Era Women’s Rights Activist Annie Besant

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