The Persistence of the Pastoral in Urban Fiction
The city novel has long been defined by its engagement with density, anonymity, and the relentless forward motion of modern life. Yet beneath this urban veneer, many contemporary novels harbor…
Marcus Webb
Marcus Webb is the author of three novels. He teaches creative writing at Columbia University.
Contributions to SABLE
The Ethics of Attention
In a world competing for our focus, how we direct our attention becomes a moral question.