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Category Archive for 'Criticism'

How Fiction Works

by James Wood
reviewed by John Murphy

How Fiction Works is a presuming title for a slim little book, made more conspicuous by a chapter called “A Brief History of Consciousness.” Oh, is that all? But the book’s author is James Wood, the New Yorker’s perspicacious literary critic, and his Preface quickly allays any fears of [...]

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Status: Resuming

I am delighted to report that Clan Murphy has (more or less) completed its relocation to Ashland, Oregon, which means that we can begin to post again, or at least (while we’re warming up those cold “writing muscles”). pass along some interesting tidbits.
Expect a new book review, as well as some exciting news about our [...]

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