#literary-influence

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The Paris Review
5 months ago
Writing

The Art of Poetry No. 98

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas in her writing.
Her houses, filled with art and curiosities, reflect her fecundity of mind.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive in English fiction. [ more ]
The Nation
6 days ago
Writing

The Radical Worldmaking of Joanna Russ

Russ's powerful legacy in feminist science fiction [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Paul Auster obituary

Auster's work delves into intimacy, chance, and truth-telling, presenting eerie states of solitude that resonate with readers. He restores miracles and fateful catastrophe to American literature. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Books

22 of the Funniest Novels Since Catch-22'

Humor in fiction appeals to the mind, warding off complacency.
Classic novels like Catch-22 set the stage for irreverent, funny explorations of serious topics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

The Most Secret Memory of Men by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr; The Extinction of Irena Rey by Jennifer Croft review

Bolano's influence persists in contemporary literature like Mohamed Mbougar Sarr's work.
Literature is portrayed as a solution to the nightmarish riddle of 20th-century history in Bolano's and influenced novels. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
2 months ago
Books

She Was the Most Feared Woman in Publishing. What Happened?

Kakutani wielded immense influence as a book critic for The New York Times without the presence of modern book review platforms like Goodreads and BookTok.
She approached book reviewing as a consumer guide, providing honest evaluations and not hesitating to give both positive and scathing reviews. [ more ]
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