Fifty Contemporary Writers

by Edwidge Danticat

First published 2014

This anniversary collection brings together established literary figures and emerging talents who shaped Conjunctions magazine across three decades. Bradford Morrow launched the journal in 1981, and by its fiftieth issue had assembled a remarkable roster of contributors. Veterans like William H. Gass, John Ashbery, Richard Powers, Edwidge Danticat, Rae Armantrout, Robert Coover, and Lyn Hejinian appear alongside newer voices including Ben Marcus, Paul La Farge, Edie Meidav, and Peter Orner. The collection presents original fiction and poetry that demonstrates the diverse forms and styles that made Conjunctions a significant force in contemporary literature. Each piece represents the journal's commitment to innovative writing that pushes boundaries while maintaining literary excellence.

Genres: short-stories, literary-fiction, anthologies, contemporary, 21st-century, academic

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family

Setting: Conjunctions

Period: 1981, 50th Issue

631 pages · Kindle Edition · Conjunctions

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