Kinds of decay
“My favorite writers don’t waste time.” Sarah Manguso, who did a great reading at Happy Ending, answers questions.
“My favorite writers don’t waste time.” Sarah Manguso, who did a great reading at Happy Ending, answers questions.
“‘Workshop’ to her is a ‘junkie word.’” Maîtresse’s Lauren Elkin enjoys Jhumpa Lahiri’s talks with Mavis Gallant.
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