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\"\"Celebrate\u00a0Conclusions<\/em>, the tenth and final installment of the boundary-pushing literary journal\u00a0Freeman\u2019s<\/i>, which explores all the ways of coming to an end.<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s literary journal \u2013 this volume themed to conclusion \u2013 join contributor Omar El Akkad<\/a> (What Strange Paradise<\/em>) as well as Sasha taq\u02b7s\u030c\u0259blu LaPointe<\/a> and Debra Gwartney<\/a>, 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Over the course of ten years, Freeman\u2019s<\/i>\u00a0has 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<\/a> to Tess Gunty. Now, in its last issue, this unique literary project ponders all the ways of reaching a fitting conclusion.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d\u2014<\/strong><\/span>Kirkus Reviews<\/span><\/em>\u00a0(starred review)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>Portland Book Festival General Admission Passes are required for entry into all events.<\/strong>\u00a0Passes<\/a>\u00a0are $15 in advance and $25 day of Festival. Youth 17 & under get in FREE. All full-priced General Admission Passes include a $5 book fair voucher and entry into Portland Art Museum. Passes admit attendees to the Festival; individual events are first-come, first-served. More info\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/h4>","excerpt":"

Celebrate the tenth and final installment of the boundary-pushing literary journal, which explores all the ways of coming to an end. 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Tin House Stage<\/h1>\n
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Located inside the Portland’5 Antoinette Hatfield Hall<\/a> on the fourth floor. The Newmark<\/a> and Winningstad<\/a> theatres are in the same building.<\/p>\n

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Book sales and signings in the first floor lobby with Broadway Books (website<\/a>).<\/h3>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Portland Book Festival General Admission Passes are required for entry into all events.<\/strong>\u00a0Passes<\/a>\u00a0are $15 in advance and $25 day of Festival. Youth 17 & under get in FREE. All full-priced General Admission Passes include a $5 book fair voucher and entry into Portland Art Museum. Passes admit attendees to the Festival; individual events are first-come, first-served. More info\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/h4>","excerpt":"

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