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Mar 01 2005
The Future of Literary Contests?
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, just when you thought reality TV was done reinventing the wheel, just as you’re (gasp) getting bored with American Idol, perhaps there’s… read more
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Feb 22 2005
Sparking a Conversation where Before There had been None
More than a week ago, “The Gates” by Christo and Jeanne-Claude unfurled in Central Park. With one week remaining, the saffron ribbons will wreathe acres of winter landscape, as a… read more
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Feb 22 2005
Iris Murdoch Fights Alzheimer's
Writer’s block? Can’t find the right word? Are you suddenly unsure of who you are and what you’re doing here? Well, if that’s the case it may be too late… read more
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Feb 17 2005
Politics, Poetry and Nikki Giovanni
Politics and poetry often form a provocative and volatile mix. In the right hands, however, the pairing can be challenging, inspirational, and soul affirming–so finds Kathryn Fishman in, “Preparing for… read more
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Feb 17 2005
Preparing for Mars: Reflections on Nikki Giovanni
[By Kathryn Fishman] We are going to Mars for the same reason Marco Polo rocketed to China, For the same reason Columbus trimmed his sails on a dream of spices,… read more
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Feb 13 2005
The Literary Roots of This Year's Oscars
From our Hollywood bureau chief, Faith Kurtyka (yes, it’s come to this): At this year’s Oscar party, be the snob who says, “The book’s better!” by checking out the little… read more
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Feb 10 2005
Author bios: truth or fiction?
Marshall Mathers or Eminem? Deion Sanders or Neon Deion? Louise Veronica Ciccone or Madonna? Which do you prefer? Private identity or public persona? Historical fact or manufactured fiction? For writers… read more
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Feb 10 2005
Will the Real Jerzy Kosinski Please Stand Up?
[By Michael P. Kardos] A few days ago, in the used bookstore downtown, I found a paperback copy of Jerzy Kosinski’s 1971 novel Being There. I had seen the brilliant… read more
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Feb 07 2005
A Sample of TMR 27.2
We offer for your online enjoyment, a pair of selections from the Missouri Review 27.2 (2004): a short story by Peter Nathaniel Malae, “The O’Reilly Factor at 5 P.M., 8… read more
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Feb 01 2005
National Book Critics Circle finalists
The finalists for this year’s National Book Critics Circle Award in fiction and poetry have been announced. The nominees in fiction include The Dew Breaker (Knopf), by Edwidge Danticat; The… read more