Author: Richard Carter

by John Freeman (ed.) The straw that broke the camel's back The theme of Granta 122 is Betrayal, which is ironic to say the least. As a long-term subscriber, I feel utterly betrayed. Granta used to be a fantastic mix of reportage, memoir, photography, and fiction. In recent years, though, it has become more and… Continue reading Granta 122: Betrayal

by Geoff Dyer An essay about Remembrance The Missing of the Somme is a book-length essay about the cult of Remembrance that developed during and after the Great War: The issue, in short, is not simply the way the war generates memory but the way memory has determined—and continues to determine—the meaning of the war.… Continue reading The Missing of the Somme

by Alice Oswald Poem about a Devon river. To be honest, I don't get poetry. But I kept coming across references to Alice Oswald's book-length poem Dart, then I heard her interviewed on an excellent Guardian podcast, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm glad I did, because Dart is very enjoyable. I… Continue reading Dart