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Essay Is Plot vs. Character Really Male vs. Female? Posted by Miri Pomerantz DauberA few months ago, The New York Times’ Book Review section ran a “Bookends” item that asked, “Are we too concerned that characters be… Miri Pomerantz Dauber February 12, 2014
Essay Beyond the Book: Vanessa Davis Responds to Art Spiegelman’s Co-Mix by Tahneer OksmanIt can be disorienting to imagine your favorite cartoonist’s works hanging in a museum. How do you preserve the intensely private and intimate… Tahneer Oksman February 12, 2014
Essay Normal English and the Novel Earlier this week, Michael Wex wrote about the beginning of his literary career. His newest novel, Shlepping the Exile, will be published by St. Martin’s Press next… Michael Wex February 12, 2014
Essay Beginning a Literary Career Michael Wex is the author of Born to Kvetch. His newest novel, Shlepping the Exile, will be published by St. Martin’s Press next week. He will be blogging here all week for… Michael Wex February 10, 2014
Essay On Edith Pearlman Earlier this week, Molly Antopol wrote about Chaim Potok’s The Chosen. Her debut story collection, The UnAmericans, was published this week by W. W. Norton… Molly Antopol February 6, 2014
Essay On Chaim Potok’s The Chosen Molly Antopol is a recent Wallace Stegner Fellow and current Jones Lecturer at Stanford University. She’s a recipient of the 5 Under 35 award from… Molly Antopol February 4, 2014
