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  • Autobio of Ben Franklin – Thematic Analysis by P Chatelain

    Autobio of Ben Franklin – Thematic Analysis by P Chatelain

    Upon reading the Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and further discussing it in class there were a few tidbits of information that truly resonated with me. It gave me some deeper insight as to why we write, why it’s important to write, and how printing begins to change the whole playing field for written word. Literacy is in…

  • A Call to the Public

    A Call to the Public

    At about the midpoint between our very successful first issue and the highly anticipated October issue, we are looking to revamp the In Parentheses brand by opening a call to new contributors for the IP Blog. We see the blog as a very important connection to our public that runs alongside the print quarterly, and…

  • First Thoughts on Kurdistan

    First Thoughts on Kurdistan

    Upon arrival at Ataturk International Airport, I had nothing but time before my flight to Suleimania, Iraq- my home for the upcoming school year.  Pressing through a fifteen hour flight binging on the limited selection of romance comedies and complimentary whiskey, I felt goaded to take a long walk through the airport. I ended up strolling…

  • 10 Reasons to be a Proud American by M. Pitter

    10 Reasons to be a Proud American by M. Pitter

    Michael Pitter is a writer and currently a student of the pre-medical sciences living in Harlem. He graduated from Boston University in 2012, where he received the Gregory Hudson Award for Writing Excellence in the Humanities. There he studied English literature, philosophy and history. He is the founder of In Parentheses Magazine. My Fellow Americans: 1.…

  • Let America be Wrong – Poems by B Nardolilli

    Let America be Wrong – Poems by B Nardolilli

    Ben Nardolilli lives in Virginia. His work has appeared in Perigee Magazine, Red Fez, The 22 Magazine, Quail Bell Magazine, Elimae, Pear Noir, and The Minetta Review. He has a chapbook: “Common Symptoms of an Enduring Chill Explained.” He blogs at mirrorsponge.blogspot.com. Let America Be Wrong Yes, I have a wide place In a land that’s mine,

  • New Modernist Manifesto – A Theory by Phillipe Chatelain

    The New Modernist Manifesto discusses the creation of a literary magazine that aims to bring a focus to the works of new-generation artists who, while incorporating traditional Modern and post-Modern themes, employ innovative styles driven by mass media and technology. The authors, as they grapple with the evolution of art amidst changing methodologies such as…

  • Submissions for e-Issue #1

    Hello Parenthians! (Let me know if you like that word in the comments). We are currently accepting submissions for the July 1 issue of In Parentheses Literary Magazine! The reading period is OPEN until June 30, 2012. Spread the word! We’re interested in reading all you have to offer, according to the following guidelines: Poetry…

  • Pride – Op-Ed Submission by L Rebecchi

    Luke Rebecchi is a junior at Boston University studying economics. Luke also despises writing short biographies. But he loves talking to people. Particularly about politics, and his sophomoric understanding of philosophy. Feel free to contact. Syracuse can get lonely. Pride Sometimes I wonder why I have so many books in my room. I have neither the…