The ObserverDavid Foster WallaceInterviewKaren Green: 'David Foster Wallace's suicide turned him into a "celebrity writer dude", which would have made him wince'Tim AdamsDavid Foster Wallace, the most gifted and original American novelist of his generation, took his own life in 2008. His widow, the artist Karen Green, talks of the struggle to deal her loss and her decision to publish his unfinished work, The Pale King
The first piece of art that Karen Green made after her husband, David Foster Wallace, took his own life on 12 September 2008, was a forgiveness machine. Read More...
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South Africa This article is more than 12 years oldTeenage lesbian is latest victim of 'corrective rape' in South AfricaThis article is more than 12 years oldThe rape of the 13-year-old, the latest such attack to 'cure' homosexuality, adds to calls for action – and retaliationA 13-year-old lesbian has become the latest victim of "corrective rape" in South Africa, prompting activists to call for direct retaliatory action.
The girl, who is said to be open about her sexuality, was raped in Pretoria last Thursday, a government spokesman said. Read More...