Category Archives: Writing

World Writing: Raja Rao

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Richard Guzman

Raja Rao One of India’s most distinguished writers, Raja Rao (1908-2006) won his country’s highest literary prizes and was also a Nobel Prize nominee.  He wrote three major novels: Kanthapura, The Serpent and the Rope, and The Cat and Shakespeare, … Continue reading →

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World Writing: N.V.M. Gonzalez

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Richard Guzman

N.V.M. Gonzales (1915-1999) was one of the Philippines’ greatest writers.  He was named a National Artist for his iconic short stories, novels, and essays—including A Season of Grace, one of the most beautiful novels ever to come from the “Third … Continue reading →

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Black Writing From Chicago

Posted on June 19, 2010 by odcj

Review:  Black Writing from Chicago: In the World, Not of It?  ( 5-Stars ) Native Sons and Daughters Chicago’s black lit history gets its due in a new anthology. By — Jonathan Messinger Richard Guzman’s new collection of African-American writing … Continue reading →

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