Unlike the wonderful William Gass, I am not a scholar, nor am I particularly well-versed in the language of literary…
Janey Smith’s “Literary Pillars”
1. AA Bronson, File Magazine, Queer Zines (with Phillip Aarons). 2. Adam Parfrey, Apocalypse Culture, The Manson File. 3. Alfred…
“Fifty Literary Pillars or a Few Planks,” by Christine Schutt
The books listed come in order of memory and recent courses taught at high school and college levels; in both…
Davis Schneiderman’s “Literary Pillars”
In honor of William Gass’s birthday, here is a list of some of my own touchstones (at least of the…
“The Gass Sentences: A Top 50,” by Stephen Schenkenberg
As one would imagine, the assignment for this birthday tribute sent me to my shelves. But once there, after quickly…
“Fifty Books that Brainwashed Me,” by John Reed
Animal Farm, George Orwell The Purple Crayon, Crockett Johnson Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle Ulysses, James Joyce Stephen Hero (The…
Nick Potter’s “Literary Pillars”
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – Lewis Carroll All Fall Down – Mary Caponegro A Prank of Georges – Thalia Field…
David Peak’s “Literary Pillars”
I am only listing books I have read—so a lot of very important books are getting left out. I’m aware…
Lance Olsen’s “Literary Pillars”
1. Petronius, Satyricon (1st century A.D.) 2. Cervantes, Don Quixote (1605, 1616). 3. Laurence Sterne, Tristram Shandy (1759-67) 4. Mary…
Kyle Minor’s “Literary Pillars”
1. American Pastoral, Philip Roth 2. “Pale Horse, Pale Rider,” Katherine Anne Porter 3. Jesus’ Son, Denis Johnson 4. Bats…