Kenyon Review, Sept/Oct 2017

This edition of the Kenyon Review invites readers into a rich exploration of the Hybrid Lyric, showcasing an array of voices that blend poetry and prose in innovative ways. Contributors such as Joyce Carol Oates and T. Coraghessan Boyle push the boundaries of form, creating a tapestry of lyrical expression that resonates with contemporary themes.

The issue also includes thought-provoking essays and fiction from a variety of talented writers like Meghan O’Rourke and Karl Taro Greenfeld. Their works delve into personal narratives and broader societal reflections, offering a dynamic engagement with both the self and the collective experience.

With contributions from Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Michael Collier, and others, this volume offers both established and emerging perspectives on the nuances of hybrid writing. Each piece compels the reader to reconsider the possibilities of language and its capacity to convey complex emotions and ideas.