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The Beauty in Hatred: Oscar Wilde’s Aesthetic Theory in De Profundis

Stacey Mankoff

Oscar Wilde reclining

Out of the depths I cry to you, Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. Psalm 130 Composed in January through March of 1897 in Reading Prison, Berkshire, … [Read more...]

Remembering poet Lawrence McGaugh

Denise Enck

Bay Area poet Lawrence McGaugh (October 11, 1940-July 26, 2006) was the author of "A Fifth Sunday" and several other volumes of poetry. His work was also published in literary periodicals and … [Read more...]

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Established in 2000 and edited by Denise Enck, Empty Mirror is an online literary magazine that publishes new work each Friday.

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