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The PEN Ten with emily m. danforth
I fear that it sounds too nicey-nice, too passive, which isn’t my intention—writers can and should agitate and expose and upset. But I still think there’s something there in… More
The ‘Enemy Within’
A Gay Russian Writer Talks with PEN International's Cathal Sheerin about Homophobia and Libel under Putin More
What is the Literary Scene in Russia Like Today?
The literary process is now organized as show business, with flashy presentations and contests, ratings, quizzes, and so on. Serious authors conduct TV shows and even advertise consumer goods. More
Uyghur PEN Member, Writer and Academic Ilham Tohti Detained; Fears for Safety
PEN is seriously concerned for the well-being of Uyghur writer, academic, and Uyghur PEN Member Ilham Tohti, who was arrested at his home in Beijing on January 15, 2014,… More
PEN Gathers New York Literati in Brooklyn to Celebrate New Books
Record-breaking Year in Membership for Leading Literary and Human Rights OrganizationNEW YORK—PEN American Center brought together over 300 of New York’s most acclaimed writers, translators, editors, agents, and publishers… More
PEN Joins Fight for Net Neutrality to Promote Creative Freedom
PEN joined the fight to keep the Internet open and promote creative freedom in a letter to the FCC today. More
Agnes the Elephant
There is no / such thing // as infinity. / I started counting // when I was / very young // and I can tell / you now //… More
Publisher Yao Wentian Detained Amidst Renewed Crackdown on Dissent
PEN is seriously concerned about the ongoing detention of Hong Kong-based publisher Yao Wentian, who has been held in Shenzhen since October 27, 2013. More
The Answer is the Same, Sir
PEN remembers legendary folk singer and activist for social change Pete Seeger (1919-2014). More
Inside the Inside of the Green Monster
"Listen," he said as he closed the door and threw them into darkness. There must have been a light somewhere, but he didn’t turn it on. Her heart rose… More
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