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Literature Consumed

By Brian O’Grady

The phrase “when we need it most” seems to be showing up on a lot of dustjackets lately, though in response to exactly what is hard to say. We are simply living in dark times—and whatever political crisis is currently festering in America, it couldn’t hurt to salve the wound with a little literature. George Saunders’ new story collection, In Persuasion… return to article

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