by Susie Gharib
First published 2019
Anna Faktorovich examines more than seventy academic publications in this comprehensive literary review collection. The volume approaches books from theoretical, historical, and comparative angles, providing deeper analysis than typical reviews. Faktorovich covers works from academic publishers, spanning topics from nutrition guides to art books suitable for general readers. The collection particularly benefits literature researchers focused on the British Isles, highlighting recent scholarly releases. Beyond reviews, the issue features critical essays including Susie Gharib's analysis of color symbolism in D. H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf, plus Kathleen Murphey's examination of rape culture normalization in literature. Creative sections showcase short fiction from Steve Carr, D. Seth Horton, and Ziaul Moid Khan, alongside poetry from contributors including Danny P. Barbare, Philip Fried, Lloyd Jacobs, and Howard Winn.
Genres: literary-criticism, reference, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: academic, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: academic-setting, literary-criticism
Setting: British Isles
Period: 21st-century
274 pages · Paperback · Independently published