Criticism

The Manipulation of Affect to Supply Political Meaning: The Social Message Behind Robert Coover’s 'The Public Burning'

The tone invoked here rings true with the character of Nixon, constantly unsure of himself, relying on others to give him direction and confirmation. The selection in and of itself does not give too much of an overwhelming feeling of insecurity,... more »

Short Short

Ginger

Lester ran out after him, still in his slippers and vest, and I followed with flour all over my apron and quilted mitts covering my hands. We ran down the hill past the winter wheat field and threshers at work in the barn, through a cloud of their... more »

Poetry

Trump

I’ve got something beautiful I want to show you, but.  There’s a subtle falling away from, a rubbed undoing you’re guilty of.  There’s a miss. Don’t ask me how I know.  Don’t ask unless you’re wearing good shoes.... more »

Nonfiction

Late Afternoon Sun: A Memoir

To get away from our apartment, sometimes I’d go to the Museum of Natural History, where it always seemed to be late afternoon. I especially liked the dioramas, the gravely dignified animals posed in forests full of faded autumn leaves. And... more »

Longer Poetry

night also called my name

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Fiction

Five Things I Could've Done with Five Dollars

Who am I, Clark Kent? Long story short, we split a prawn something-or-other bag of chips and drank from the water fountain at the Square. And it was okay because mom was pleased with herself. But London is gone, and now chips don't taste like... more »

(de)Classified

Slamdance

SAMETH, 22, necktie, bare chest, surfs through the haze of a mosh pit, riding the hands. Black Flag plays above, behind, in the background, discordant and wild. The dancers in the pit sweat, fling their long hair in whiplash... more »

Featured Artwork

7 Drawings