Dylan Brown's writing has appeared in places like Tin House, Bright Wall / Dark Room, Lit Hub, Hobart, and Gulf Coast. He was born in Düsseldorf, Germany, and currently lives in Los Angeles.
Dylan Brown
Articles
Inching Toward His Due: On Two New Translations of Kleist
Dylan Brown considers two new translations of Heinrich von Kleist and the German Romantic writer’s growing reputation in English.
The Curse of Memory: Yoko Ogawa’s “The Memory Police”
For a novel that’s under 300 pages, Yoko Ogawa's "The Memory Police" is remarkably layered and rich without feeling cluttered.
Larger and More Befuddling Questions: On Jane Tompkins’s “Reading Through the Night”
Dylan Brown reads through “Reading Through the Night” by literary critic Jane Tompkins.
To Dust You Return: On Terese Svoboda’s “Great American Desert”
"Great American Desert" should join the ranks of other landmark short story collections set in the Midwest, like "Nebraska" and "Close Range."
The Tragicomedy of “Evening in Paradise” by Lucia Berlin
Dylan Brown reviews the recently released collection "Evening in Paradise," which shows Berlin's mastery of rhythm and restraint.
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