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07/23/2015

Strange Attractor

On James Merrill (and myself) in and out of the classroom

by Judith Moffett

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06/03/2015

What Tribute She Could Bear

On Elizabeth Bishop as seen by James Merrill – mentor, friend, influence, and ideal.

by Thomas Travisano

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08/19/2010

Lady Trouble

Chicago was once full of killer broads.

by Jessa Crispin

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01/11/2009

Marking Time

Why it's always the year of the calendar.

by Greg Beato

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08/06/2007

Was Ryszard Kapuscinski Beyond the Truth?

He wrote beautiful books. Does it matter if he was also a liar and a secret police informant?

by Morgan Meis

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