Paris Review - Writers, Quotes, Biography, Interviews, Artists
Learn how to submit your prose or poetry to The Paris Review, a literary magazine featuring original writing, art, and interviews. Find out the submission periods, requirements, and deadlines for online and mail submissions.
A Figure Model’s (Brief) Guide to Poses through Art History
Dec 18, 2019 · A former figure model and art history major shares her tips on how to pose for drawing classes, from ancient Egyptian statues to modern dancers. Learn about the history and meaning of contrapposto, the naturalistic stance of the Classical Greeks, and how to …
The Paris Review - Arts and Culture News
6 days ago · The Paris Review is a literary magazine that features interviews, essays, poems, and stories by renowned writers. Read the latest posts from The Daily, including Mark Leidner on poetry, Sally Rooney on the novel, and Anne Carson on the Hadada Award.
Why Do We Keep Reading The Great Gatsby? - The Paris Review
Jan 11, 2021 · A personal essay by Wesley Morris on the enduring appeal of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, published in January 2021. He explores the themes of illusion, delusion, and performance in the American dream, and how the book anticipates the future.
The Art of Fiction No. 261 - The Paris Review
Yu Hua is a Chinese novelist and public intellectual who has written about the Cultural Revolution, the Great Leap Forward, and the Qing dynasty. In this interview, he talks about his early life as a dentist, his experimental stories, his best-selling novels, and his views on Chinese society.
The Paris Review - The History Behind Agatha Christie’s “And Then …
Feb 5, 2016 · Learn how the original title of Christie’s classic mystery novel, Ten Little Niggers, was changed for racial sensitivity and how it influenced the story and the readers. The article explores the implications of the title change and the minstrel song it references.
What We Can Learn from Neruda’s Poetry of Resistance
Mar 26, 2018 · Mark Eisner, author of Neruda: The Poet's Calling, explores the political power of poetry and its capacity to inspire social change through the life and work of Pablo Neruda. He traces Neruda's involvement in historical events such as the Spanish Civil War, the Cold War, and the Chilean coup.
The Most Misread Poem in America - The Paris Review
Sep 11, 2015 · David Orr, a poet and critic, explores the popularity and misinterpretation of Robert Frost's famous poem in America and beyond. He traces the poem's influence on culture, literature, and politics, and challenges its common reading as a statement of individualism.
What We Know of Sappho - The Paris Review
Dec 8, 2020 · Learn about the ancient Greek poet Sappho, who wrote songs of love and desire in a world where women had few rights and even less freedom. Explore the fragments of her poems, the myths and stories about her, and the legacy she left for future generations.
How Picasso Bled the Women in His Life for Art
Nov 9, 2017 · The Paris Review explores how Picasso exploited, abused, and idealized the women in his life, from his wife Jacqueline to his daughter Maya, for his artistic purposes. The article examines the contradictions and complexities of Picasso's personality and style, as well as the impact of his narcissism on his family and legacy.