The Paris Review, Issue 224, Spring 2018

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The Paris Review, Issue 224, Spring 2018

Written by Nicole Rudick
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Charles Johnson on the Art of Fiction: "A novel is a special site where philosophy and fiction can meet, and that's what I’m interested in." Elena Poniatowska on the Art of Fiction: "One does not develop a style. One develops oneself."The second installment of a novel by Katharine Kilalea. New fiction by Kathleen Collins, Rachel Cusk, Danielle Dutton, Chia-Chia Lin, JoAnna Novak, and Joy Williams.Poems by Peter Cole (with art by Terry Winters), Mónica de la Torre, Michael Hofmann, Ishion Hutchinson, Major Jackson, Nick Laird, Dorothea Lasky, Ange Mlinko, and Alejandra Pizarnik.A portfolio by Etel Adnan.

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Pages 200
Language Eng
Publisher The Paris Review Foundation
Published March 1, 2018
ISBN 39100524
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Nicole Rudick is the author of several novels. Originally from the East Coast, they now live in the Midwest with family. In addition to writing, Nicole Rudick enjoys gardening, cooking, and reading way past bedtime. Their work often explores the complexities of everyday life and human relationships.

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Masterpiece from start to finish. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An effortless 5 stars.
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