Archive - Back Matter

Behind the Essay: Garth Greenwell

Writing about morality, sex, and discomfort—plus a few words of advice

Jun 14 •

The Yale Review

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Garth Greenwell

Rec Letter: Edmund White (1940–2025)

A tribute—and reading list—from the editors of The Yale Review

Jun 7 •

The Yale Review

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A First Look at Our Summer Issue

Our Summer Fiction Issue is coming soon—with new work by Rachel Cusk, Bryan Washington, and more. Plus: a writing prompt and seven first lines.

Jun 5 •

The Yale Review

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Meghan O'Rourke

Welcome to "Back Matter"

A new companion to America’s oldest "little" magazine

Jun 3 •

The Yale Review

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