Celebrate Conclusions, the tenth and final installment of the boundary-pushing literary journal Freeman’s, which explores all the ways of coming to an end.
In a time where robots make many conclusions about us, when it seems parts of the planet are reaching an end, how do we still tell stories? Which ones rise to the fore, and what kind of endings do they make possible, what kind of new beginnings? On the occasion of the final issue of Freeman’s literary journal – this volume themed to conclusion – join contributor Omar El Akkad (What Strange Paradise) as well as Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe and Debra Gwartney, contributors to previous issues, to talk through these and other issues. Come join the conversation as they send us off with a brief reading. Moderated by Freeman’s editor John Freeman.
Over the course of ten years,
Freeman’s has introduced the English-speaking world to countless writers of international import and acclaim, from Olga Tokarczuk to Valeria Luiselli, while also spotlighting brilliant writers working in English, from
Tommy Orange to Tess Gunty. Now, in its last issue, this unique literary project ponders all the ways of reaching a fitting conclusion.
“The definitive issue of a venerated literary journal . . . The tenth and final issue is fittingly devoted to conclusions, and features writing from an all-star cast . . . Every piece in this collection stands on its own and is as expertly faceted as a gem. Filled with expertly crafted stories, essays, and poems, this volume is a triumph.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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