Magic realism (Literature)
John Updike Discusses Magic and Brazil.
A new interview with Updike. His new novel is "Brazil," (Knopf).
Japan's Magical Realist.
Book critic John Leonard reviews The Ark Sakura, a new novel by Japanese writer Kobo Abe (Koe-boe Ah-bay). Abe's other books include The Woman in the Dunes and The Ruined Map. The Ark Sakura is a surreal vision of contemporary social and environmental problems.
"Ironweed" is a Very Good Book, but a Very Bad Film.
Film Critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Ironweed" based on the novel by William Kennedy. It stars Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson and Carol Baker.