A work of art that takes as its titular subject the premise that the ability of humans to observe the universe is inherent in the universe’s being at all would seem either to be completely theoretical as a fiction or a work so mind-bogglingly dense and self-reflexive it would preclude access to all but an elite few. Luckily, Anthropica by David Hollander rids itself of this problem by embracing paradox to astounding effect.
Morning Bites: David Hollander, Namwali Serpell Interviewed, Marie NDiaye, Toni Morrison Revisited, and More
In our morning reading: thoughts on David Hollander’s new novel, an interview with Namwali Serpell, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Namwali Serpell, David Hajdu’s Playlist, David Hollander, Asha Lemmie Interviewed, and More
In our afternoon reading: an award for Namwali Serpell, a playlist from David Hajdu, and more.
Afternoon Bites: Yun Ko-Eun, Ann Patchett on Bookselling, David Hollander, Autumn Books, and More
In our afternoon reading: thoughts on Yun Ko-Eun’s fiction, Ann Patchett on bookselling, and more.