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Neglected Classics: William M. Kelley, The Lost Giant of American Literature, and His Astonishing Debut Novel 'A Different Drummer'

Neglected Classics: William M. Kelley, The Lost Giant of American Literature, and His Astonishing Debut Novel 'A Different Drummer' | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
Kathryn Schulz writes about a major black novelist who made a remarkable début—and then disappeared.
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Interview: No Longer Writing, Philip Roth Still Has Plenty to Say

Interview: No Longer Writing, Philip Roth Still Has Plenty to Say | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
In an exclusive interview, the (former) novelist shares his thoughts on Trump, #MeToo and retirement.
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Essay-Review: On the Work of Elmore Leonard, Celebrated "Cool" Crime Fiction Novelist

Essay-Review: On the Work of Elmore Leonard, Celebrated "Cool" Crime Fiction Novelist | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
William Marling contemplates “Being Cool: The Work of Elmore Leonard” by Charles J. Rzepka.
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Profound Essayist & Fiction Writer, William H. Gass, Dies at 93

Profound Essayist & Fiction Writer, William H. Gass, Dies at 93 | Writers & Books | Scoop.it
Mr. Gass never scored a best seller, but his ideas and his inventive use of language were influential.
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A remarkable essayist and novelist. Uncompromising, always eloquent, insightful, challenging and profound.
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