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Literary Center » How the Rest of the World Sees America (Through the Eyes of Its Writers)

Madeleine Schwartz recommends Bruna Dantas Lobato, Uwem Akpan, Maeve Brennan and others I’ve spent much of my career reporting outside the United States, but in recent years, many of my interviews have ended the same way: with me being asked questions about what’s happening at home. The world is watching the changing politics in the

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Literary Center » Check out David Hockney’s strange and lovely illustrations for his favorite Brothers Grimm fairy tales.

The beloved British artist David Hockney, who died last week aged 88, was celebrated for his vibrant paintings, his innovative techniques and his delightful kookiness. He, like many visionary people and other people who know what is good for them, loved fairy tales. In 1969, Hockney made 39 carvings Based on six of her favorite

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Literary Center » This week we are happy about this.

Hello, Lit Hubers. it’s been a while. But the spring sunshine has once again filled this employee with joy. What’s making us happy lately? earlier this month, Molly Odintz enjoyed Austin Psych FestWhich brought a group of indie rock icons and shoegazers to her hometown. And this week, drew brussard Gone analog. Our podcast editor

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