Ancient fires, modern words

Six writers invoke classic literary worlds, from ancient Greece and pre-Columbian Mesoamerica to nineteenth-century Europe. “One must live like fire,” writes Jean-Paul Michel. From Sappho and Dante to Dostoevsky and Rimbaud, each generation of writers must reinvent tradition. Here, six writers nurture the flame.

Get the full issue on Zinio or mailed straight to your doorstep.