Walt Whitman, influential American poet, was profoundly impacted by democracy and his early experiences in journalism and liberal upbringing shaped his views.
Walt Whitman, influential American poet, was profoundly impacted by democracy and his early experiences in journalism and liberal upbringing shaped his views.
Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77
Paul Auster, a renowned American writer and filmmaker known for inventive narratives, blending history, politics, genre experiments, and self-references, has passed away at 77.
Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77
Paul Auster, a renowned American writer and filmmaker known for inventive narratives, blending history, politics, genre experiments, and self-references, has passed away at 77.
Washington Irving was the first professional American author, influencing subsequent literary movements and authors with his storytelling style and iconic characters.
Washington Irving was the first professional American author, influencing subsequent literary movements and authors with his storytelling style and iconic characters.
Gary Indiana, a cultural critic and novelist, profoundly influenced American literary and art landscapes with his acerbic insights over a 40-year career.
Gary Indiana, a cultural critic and novelist, profoundly influenced American literary and art landscapes with his acerbic insights over a 40-year career.
The Steady, Inevitable Decline: Sideways at 20 | Features | Roger Ebert
"Sideways" effectively explores themes of middle-aged disappointment through its protagonist's love and admiration for Pinot Noir. It significantly impacted America's wine culture.
Barbara Kingsolver to Receive NBF Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Kingsolver is awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing her impactful literary work.
Barbara Kingsolver to Receive NBF Lifetime Achievement Award
Barbara Kingsolver is awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, recognizing her impactful literary work.
Auster's work delves into intimacy, chance, and truth-telling, presenting eerie states of solitude that resonate with readers. He restores miracles and fateful catastrophe to American literature.
Auster's work delves into intimacy, chance, and truth-telling, presenting eerie states of solitude that resonate with readers. He restores miracles and fateful catastrophe to American literature.