Literature

Am I a writer?
words by Chloe Milne   Every time I meet new people, I dread that inevitable first question: “So, what do you do?” (I wish it was replaced with “Can I get you another drink?”, but that only happens in my dreams). I always pause awkwardly, as if the subject of my job is some kind of dark secret. I often doubt that people I’ve just met even care what I do for a living when they ask. It’s just the polite thing to ask, isn’t it? A way for us to... Read more...
Decolonise Your Bookshelf: Long Live the Legacy of Machado de Assis
Decolonise Your Bookshelf: Long Live the Legacy of Machado de Assis
words by Cheryl S. Ezekiel A towering figure in Brazilian literature and an essential voice in rethinking the global literary canon, Machado de Assis stands by his imperative contribution to... Read more...