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The writer on contemporary political fiction, his favorite court decision, and why he values ethics over empathy.

The poet discusses the spark of life in a poem and the intersection of the imaginative and the political.

The poet on her revision process and coping with grief.

The writer reflects on the beef between poets, enjoying every day miracles, and practicing selfless listening.

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Akwaeke Emezi’s debut novel is a powerful exploration of the liminal.

The acclaimed author on working-class anger and the glory in literature.