Why The Odyssey’s New Translation Matters to Women
When we interpret classic literature, female characters become more than mere archetypes; they become women.
Literature
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Twenty years ago, the romance about two Black artists depicted a very different Chicago than the struggling city we're seeing now. And this administration is only going to make it worse.
How Did Fake Writer JT LeRoy Draw Real Devotees?
Author Laura Albert famously pulled off a decade-long literary hoax by inventing an endearing, abused Appalachian hustler ingénue—revealing the way we build brands on suffering.
When the Author You Love Writes a Novel You Don’t
Discovering the work of Mary Gaitskill was like a revelation for the writer. Which is what makes her disappointment with Gaitskill's new novel, 'The Mare,' so hard for her to fathom.
We Really Need to Stop Buying Books By Men
As an author, Jezebel’s Catherine Nichols discovered that having a woman's name closes doors before they open. This writer knows the far reach of this effect—and offers a solution.
Would the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ We Know Be Published Today?
On the pub date of Harper Lee’s “new” novel, ‘Go Set a Watchman,’ a devoted reader revisits the literary classic, to find what, if anything, has changed since its publication 54 years ago.
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