About this issue
HUFFINGTON
09.23.12
a haunting glimpse into a marriage decaying quietly from
within, as Bender masterfully reveals the heartbreak that can
be created by the uncertainty of our own desires.
In Chapter 2, we focus on the sharpest threat of all:
death. The renowned literary review Granta presents a
stunning piece of fiction from doctor and writer Terrence
Holt, who vividly communicates the urgency of an attempt
to save a dying patient in “The Perfect Code.” Holt unflinchingly reminds us of the tenuousness of life itself.
Chapter 3 widens the frame, encompassing the preservation of culture throughout
generations and across geographic divides. A daring new
WE HOPE THIS
poem by acclaimed poet John
ISSUE OF HUFFINGTON
Matthias, “After Five Words
SATISFIES, IF ONLY
Englished From the Russian,”
FOR A MOMENT,
is this chapter’s centerpiece.
THE BOOKWORM IN
Matthias’ poem throws toEACH OF US.
gether different languages, cultural references, and histories,
allowing the reader to watch
these disparate cultures dissolve before our eyes.
These three features and a variety of engaging, original
pieces — from reviews of notable new books to stunning
photo spreads — highlight the diverse achievements of the
literary community, further enhanced by Huffington Art
Director Andrea Nasca’s beautiful design. We hope this
issue of Huffington satisfies, if only for a moment, the
bookworm in each of us.
CLAIRE FALLON, NICHOLAS MIRIELLO,
DANIELLE WIENER-BRONNER, AND STUART WHATLEY