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CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland

May 5, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

The Midwest has many accents, each beautiful in its own way. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: How to Speak Midwestern, by Edward McClelland

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Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 driftlessareareview

Make sure to bring “Fourscore Phantasmagores” along for Tabletop Day 2017! Continue reading Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg

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The Prado: Masterpieces, by the Museo Nacional de Prado @ NYJB

April 17, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“The Prado Masterpieces is an incredible book, marrying visual splendor with academic insight.” Continue reading The Prado: Masterpieces, by the Museo Nacional de Prado @ NYJB

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CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

April 7, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

“Legion” is the best show on TV. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Legion on FX

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The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency

April 5, 2017 driftlessareareview

“Javelin catcher, confidant, consigliere, battlefield commander.” These are some common roles undertaken by the White House Chief of Staff. Continue reading The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency

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The Attraction of Things, by Roger Lewinter @NYJB

April 5, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Roger Lewinter casts an exacting eye upon himself, creating in prose a self-portrait worthy of Rembrandt.” Continue reading The Attraction of Things, by Roger Lewinter @NYJB

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American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

March 10, 2017March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I conclude my essay series American Odd by looking at Gilbert Sorrentino’s postmodern masterpiece “Pack of Lies.” Continue reading American Odd: Pack of Lies, by Gilbert Sorrentino

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Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter

March 7, 2017March 7, 2017 driftlessareareview

“[Lewinter’s] unique literary voice . . . is that of an obsessive, a philosopher, and a miniaturist.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Story of Love in Solitude, by Roger Lewinter

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An Interview with John Sibley Williams

March 6, 2017March 7, 2017 driftlessareareview

The Driftless Area Review interviews acclaimed poet John Sibley Williams. Continue reading An Interview with John Sibley Williams

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Sundering the Worldgate, by Guest Blogger Don Vort

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017 driftlessareareview

Online exclusive! Guest Blogger Don Vort provides a teaser for his “Steampunk movie Sundering the Worldgate.” Continue reading Sundering the Worldgate, by Guest Blogger Don Vort

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