Chilean Communists want to exhume Pablo Neruda’s body to determine his actual cause of death. The endeavor is being undertaken because Neruda’s “former driver said he received an injection which provoked a heart attack.”
Back When Poets Had Drivers
Rock On
Fancy yourself a trivia buff? This quiz might be your undoing. In The Guardian, you can test your knowledge of prominent bands in fiction, from real-life bands that reference books to bands in famous novels.
Dear Reader, You are reading
Gawker's Adrian Chen has uncovered the man who is ultimately behind @Horse_ebooks. If you're unfamiliar with the constant stream of found poetry that is @Horse_ebooks, you may want to start with this Splitsider essay, which includes a cameo from John Darnielle.
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Hanging Out with Alice and Margaret
“What they are, what they should be”
Recomended Reading
Electric Literature's latest venture, Recommended Reading, features short stories selected by other writers. Check out the Kickstater page for more info. And hey, maybe give 'em some money while you're there.