Tag: René Magritte

Poetry

The Intimate Friend, René Magritte, 1958 by John Bradley

Look. His back has turned, turned upon us all.There’s no end to the denials of an intimate friend.Denying his erotic glass of wine, his amorous baguette. While his back has turned, I can say anything.There’s no end to the horniness of this intimate friend.He kissed this glass of wine, this flirty baguette. I can’t stand it when he turns his back on me.There’s no end … Continue reading The Intimate Friend, René Magritte, 1958 by John Bradley

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Criticism

New York Is A Town of Ghosts (You’ve Fucked): Cult Classic

It’s no secret that staying at the fair that is New York for too long (to paraphrase Joan D.) will lead to irreparable damage. Usually of the emotional variety—though you might also need a liver transplant after all the drinking expected of you as well. Sloane Crosley is here to crystallize that fact in literary form with her sophomore novel, Cult Classic. In contrast to her … Continue reading New York Is A Town of Ghosts (You’ve Fucked): Cult Classic

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