Claire Messud
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December 4, 2015 |
News, Reviews, and Interviews Literature in translation makes up 13% of the New York Times Notable Books for 2015 list. WLT contributor Claire Messud shares her reading highlights... -
August 29, 2014 |
News, Reviews, and Interviews This week, the world mourned the passing of Palestinian poet Samih al-Qasim. In her first New York City appearance in over 10 years, Herta Müller discuss... -
June 14, 2013 |So many lit links, so little time! This week’s highlights include more literary news from the protestors in Gezi Park, Turkey; some disheartening news from German-language publisher Suhrkamp; and a cr...
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November 8, 2012 |
We are pleased to officially present the WLT shortlist of Pushcart Prize nominations for 2012. The Pushcart Prize annually honors the best poetry, short fiction, or essays published in small...
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