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Shann Ray replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'Reading Short Fiction'
"Just finished Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.
Completely
Took over
My entire
Inner world.
Cather, breaking and bending genres and forms: novel in stories, stories coalesced to…"
Shann Ray replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'Reading Short Fiction'
"thanks Glen. lovely questions. I love your thoughts about a universal criteria.
for me, some of those elements include: attention to the depth of language, subtlety and power of aesthetic approach, depth of philosophy below the…"
Shann Ray replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'Reading Short Fiction'
"Great lists David and Al! The American short story, and the Irish, and the British, and all over the world, alive and well! How about Say You Are One of Them by Uwem Akpan, and The Woman Lit by Fireflies by Harrison. "
Shann Ray replied to Sheryl Ann Noethe's discussion 'Montana Poet Laureate: Sheryl Noethe'
"Looking forward to your reading upcoming at the Festival. I'm reading on Fri.
take care,
shann"
Shann Ray replied to Sheryl Ann Noethe's discussion 'Montana Poet Laureate: Sheryl Noethe'
"Sheryl, your poem on forgiveness here is one I need. Thank you for your generosity. A gorgeous, elegant, unforgettable poem. Best to you in your beautiful work.
Shann Ray
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Shann Ray replied to Humanities Roundtable's discussion 'Reading Short Fiction'
"Hi All,
When I think of great short stories, all of America comes to mind, and when I think of a simply amazing region of writers I think of Montana! How about these stars in the literary sky of Montana: James Welch, Mandy B. Smoker, Melissa…"
Shann Ray left a comment for Mary Clearman Blew
"Welcome Mary!
I've loved your work for years.
I look forward to seeing you at the festival.
Shann Ray (American Masculine)"
Shann Ray replied to Lisa Simon's discussion 'The Power of Poetry - Part 3, "The History Teacher"'
"Thank you Lisa, and Lowell, for drawing us into this dialogue. There is something very daunting about the interwoven nature of ultimate violence and ultimate forgiveness. On the other side of that vital human continuum I see apathy…"
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