/lit/ - Literature

>>12679741
Second Calasso-
the early Ruin of Kasch (80's) I feel is his best. Start with the short essay collection Literature and the Gods to gain a sense of what he's about.
Pic'd is A. J. Liebling, one of my favorite expository writers- The Honest Rainmaker, Mollie (War Pieces), The Earl of Louisiana among my favorites.

>>12494983
Liebling's maybe, but moreso on the jounalistic side. Though the subjects are as varied, theyre very different. Lieblings' interests are war, food, boxing, politicians, hucksters, Americana, etc. Like Mencken he's fond of tangents and an incredibly clear writer. There's a Library of America volume of his stuff.

>>12157683
The best.