Books & Fiction: The Reorientations of Edward Said

Plus: new poetry from José Antonio Rodríguez and Bianca Stone; and Margaret Atwood reads her story from the latest issue of the magazine. View in browser | Update your preferences Books The Reorientations of Edward Said Steeped in Western culture, the great critic of Western narratives came to his post-colonialist convictions gradually but with growing intensity. By Pankaj Mishra Essays & Criticism Cultural Comment Blake Bailey, Philip Roth, and the Biography That Backfired The author of one of the year’s biggest books has been accused of sexual assault. Strangely, it was precisely his subject that exposed him to scrutiny. By Alexandra Schwartz Under Review Nathalie Léger’s Hall of Mirrors In three slim, singular books, the author asks what a woman recognizes when she sees herself in another woman. By Eula Biss Books Briefly Noted “Second Nature,” “Finding the Raga,” “The Final Revival of Opal & Nev,” and “The Elephant of Belfast.” Newsletters Sign up for The New Yorker’s Podcasts Newsletter Never miss another New Yorker podcast again. Poetry Poems “In the Presence of Sunlight” “Our bodies had limits, perimeters, / Edges marking the end of us and the beginning of not us.” By José Antonio Rodríguez Poems “The Way Things Were Up Until Now” “I am bored of all the excuses.” By Bianca Stone The Writer’s Voice The Writer’s Voice: Fiction from the Magazine Margaret Atwood Reads “Old Babes in the Wood” The author reads her story from the April 26 & May 3, 2021, issue of the magazine. More from The New Yorker Photo Booth Getting the Shot What COVID-19 vaccination means to New Yorkers after more than a year of fear and solitude. By Helen Rosner Culture Desk Oscars Spotlight: The 2021 Nominees for Best Picture One film seems likely to win, but this category has plenty of room for surprises. By Michael Schulman You're receiving this e-mail because you signed up for . Was this e-mail forwarded to you? Sign up. Unsubscribe | Manage your e-mail preferences | Send newsletter feedback | View our Privacy Policy Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.