Elfriede Jelinek's newsletter publishes personal essays in German that connect current politics, such as the Hamas attack and rising far-right movements, with historical memory and Walter Benjamin. Issues also reflect on theatre, comedy and language, with some pieces offering English translations.
Website: https://www.elfriedejelinek.com/
Martin Shaw shares original folk tales, mythic storytelling and personal road reflections alongside audio and event announcements. Readers get literary retellings rooted in Devon and Dartmoor folklore and glimpses of a working storyteller's life.
Contreforme is a literary newsletter by Thibault Malfoy offering essays on reading, writing and the craft of imagination, with close readings of contemporary and classic novels. Readers get thoughtful analysis of authors such as Rachel Cusk, John Harrison and Tanizaki, plus advice on how writers can leave room for the reader's imagination.
A personal essay newsletter reflecting on traditionalist conservatism, Midwestern culture, literature and modern alienation from nature. Issues combine memoir, intellectual history and book reviews, with Bookshop.org and Amazon affiliate links.
An independent archive of literary criticism offering close readings of recent novels, with attention to form, narrative structure and the devices authors rely on. Issues include single-book reviews and a critical overview of the Booker shortlist.
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