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Articles in Arts in Society tagged with Literature

AI-generated novels are here, but they hardly spell the end of fiction.

Terry Nguyen

The novel Kindred reminds us—emphatically, gruesomely—that white supremacy is us too.

Junot Díaz

In her scholarship, mentoring, and activism, Farah Jasmine Griffin brings a praxis of radical love to an unequal academy.

Robin D. G. Kelley

László Krasznahorkai’s latest novel reflects on the power of the surveillance state through the perspective of a librarian who wishes to lock up all books.

Tadhg Larabee

In her new book, Danish poet Olga Ravn writes with open love, pity, and compassion for her strange yet familiar creations.

John Crowley

Why groundbreaking queer studies scholar Leo Bersani rejected the word “queer.”

Jack Parlett
Known mainly as a realist, the writer used the gothic form to explore the horror of being confined by gender.
Jennifer R. Bernstein
Two recent essay collections explore the interplay between literary genre and a rapidly changing planet.
Marissa Grunes
Marlon James discusses writing realistic Black characters, being inspired by African folktales, and why we don’t have to let go of the world of make-believe to tell serious stories.
Nate File, Marlon James
A recording of our virtual literary event with three generations of Black women writers.

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