Mystery novels, crime fiction, and crime literature are discussed in this event, as is the increasingly popularity of these types of novels. The authors touch on how they write, why they write, and what is it about the topic that makes them want to write.  Professional trajectories are also shared.

Panel: An Evening of Crime, 2/12/1990

Amiri Baraka reads “Rhythm Travel” at the 2008 Beyond Margins Celebration.


Amiri Baraka Reads “Rhythm Travel”

The celebrated poet reads the seminal letter of political protest, in which she became the first and only person to date to refuse the highest honor bestowed upon an artist on behalf of the people. Background and discussion: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2013/05/16/adrienne-rich-national-medal-of-arts-letter/

Adrienne Rich declines the National Medal of Arts, 1997

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Panel: An Evening of Crime, 2/12/1990

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