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Blake Bailey
May 21, 2021
Alex Shephard
Blake Bailey Had Exclusive Access to Philip Roth’s Personal Papers. Roth’s Estate Plans on Destroying Them.
In the wake of Roth’s biography being pulled by its publisher, the author’s most dedicated scholars are concerned about the fate of his private documents—and his legacy.
April 23, 2021
Jo Livingstone
The Blake Bailey Fiasco Implicates Everyone
What effect will accusations of sexual assault have on the acclaimed biographer’s champions?
March 22, 2021
Laura Marsh
Philip Roth’s Revenge Fantasy
The novelist wanted his biography to settle scores. It has badly backfired.
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