How Oscar Wilde and an Indie Rock Song Inspired My Path  – Chicago Review of Books

How Oscar Wilde and an Indie Rock Song Inspired My Path  – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] One hundred and twenty one years after his death, Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde still resonates with readers, romantics and rebels all over the world. Still considered controversial by some—mostly when dissecting his personal life—his wit and outspokenness seem to have stood the test of time and, dare I say, more relevant than … Read more

Histories and Horrors Endure in “The Bass Rock” – Chicago Review of Books

Histories and Horrors Endure in “The Bass Rock” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] In the opening pages of Evie Wyld’s third novel, The Bass Rock, Viv notes: “Somewhere, out in the darkness, I can hear waves breaking against the Bass Rock though I cannot see it.” It is a literal reminder of the story’s setting — the east coast of Scotland, where the rock rests a mile … Read more