The Town Crier
The Town Crier operated as a hub for criticism and commentary, connecting a community of writers, readers, and commentators through social media, and focusing on the interplay of literary opinion in and around the city of Toronto until its closure in February 2021.
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Adaptation and Expectation
What does it take to make a successful adaptation? Tracy Kyncl explores The Notebook, The Great Gatsby, and Blue Jasmine in an attempt to find out. -
Earth in the Books
Earth in the Books: On Stephen Collis and Jordan Scott's Decomp, by Jillian Harkness (check for a full interview with the authors in Issue 24: Winter 2014). -
Arts-washing
Arts-washing: Jason Freure posits that there are victims in the cultural industry when tech companies try to revitalize downtown cores. -
Design Matters
The design of the latest issues of Matrix magazine leave more than a little to be desired, and André Babyn explains why that's a big deal. -
Luso, Lisbon, DISQUIET, Dzanc
Oona Patrick: the banner year the Luso (Portuguese and Lusophone) writing community had in North America, and how Lusos can get to Lisbon for DISQUIET 2014. -
“Poetry Communities Are Elemental to My Life”
Jess Taylor interviews Alli Warren, who recently read for braingang house, in Toronto, as part of her "Here Come the Warm Jets" book tour. -
Descant 163
The launch of Descant 163 included readings from Lori Vos, Cathy Petch, Rocco de Giacomo, Sharon Overend, and one slightly inebriated wookie. -
The Artist as Criminal
Jason Freure dives into "Stencilboy and Other Portraits," an NSTF production that raises important questions about gender, art, and class. -
From the Vaults: Kathryn Mockler
Donald Rumsfield once said, "Begin with an illogical premise and proceed... to an illogical conclusion." Kathryn Mockler used his advice to write poems. -
From the Vaults: William Doreski
William Doreski's "To An Old Poet Dying Young," published in Issue 12, was an ode to Jack Gilbert, a poet who was still alive, but failing. -
Kill For Poetry
Seriously though, don't *actually* kill for poetry. -
From the Vaults: Aleah Sato
Past Puritan contributor Aleah Sato discusses her poem, "The Wild Woman," and the mythological wild women that inspired it.
