Closing the Literary Circle: Marc Berley on Editing the Work of Gordon Lish

Closing the Literary Circle: Marc Berley on Editing the Work of Gordon Lish

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Did Jane Austen Like Music? And Why Should We Care?

Did Jane Austen Like Music? And Why Should We Care?

Gillian Dooley on the Importance of Music for the British Novelist’s Literary Development

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We Made This Economy, and We Can Remake It: Natalie Foster on Building a Better America

We Made This Economy, and We Can Remake It: Natalie Foster on Building a Better America

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By Natalie Foster | April 29, 2024

C Pam Zhang and Safiya Noble have withdrawn as USC commencement speakers.

C Pam Zhang and Safiya Noble have withdrawn as USC commencement speakers.

By Dan Sheehan | April 28, 2024

The PEN World Voices Festival has been canceled.

The PEN World Voices Festival has been canceled.

By Dan Sheehan | April 26, 2024

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Refaat Alareer's daughter and grandchild have been killed in an Israeli airstrike.

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What Longer Lifespans Mean For Overall Human Health

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The American Academy in Rome has announced their 2024-25 prize winners in literature.

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