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Roy Jacobsen on the Backbone of Nordic Literature: the Sagas of Iceland

Roy Jacobsen on the Backbone of Nordic Literature: the Sagas of Iceland

Some of Europe's Most Enduring, Complex Literary Works

By Roy Jacobsen | August 14, 2019

Reese Witherspoon is adapting this 1200-word short story into a film for Netflix.

Reese Witherspoon is adapting this 1200-word short story into a film for Netflix.

By Emily Temple | August 13, 2019

Ibram X. Kendi: How Racism Relies on Arbitrary Hierarchies

Ibram X. Kendi: How Racism Relies on Arbitrary Hierarchies

From 15th-Century West Africa to Suburban Long Island

By Ibram X. Kendi | August 13, 2019

Do We Care Enough About Animals to Save Them From Extinction?

Do We Care Enough About Animals to Save Them From Extinction?

Jane Rawson on Empathy Deficit and the Work of Contemporary Fiction

By Jane Rawson | August 13, 2019

We Have Always Been Plagued by Literary Scammers

We Have Always Been Plagued by Literary Scammers

Narcissistic, Ego-Driven Editors Promising the World? Yup.

By Nick Ripatrazone | August 13, 2019

A Brief Eerie History of How the Wind Makes Us Crazy

A Brief Eerie History of How the Wind Makes Us Crazy

Lyall Watson on the Ill Effects of Heavy Weather

By Lyall Watson | August 13, 2019

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The Bittersweet Feeling of Reconnecting with a Forgotten Language

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Tolkien's estate to Amazon:

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