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The article focuses on a review of the novel "The Rachel Papers" by Martin Amis. Topics discussed include the protagonist's view of women in the fiction; the portrayal of adolescent's sexual behavior and seduction tactic along with their physical and mental shortcomings; and the nostalgic pleasure derived from the book.

An introduction is presented in which the editor explore the article in the issue on topics including Martin Amis's novel "The Rachel Papers"; women in fiction and Nikhil Krishnan's A Terribly Serious Adventure.

The article examines Emily Dickinson's cautious approach to reading Walt Whitman due to his controversial reputation, her literary preferences, and the pervasive influence of Laurence Sterne in literature. It also discusses Dickinson's interaction with literary figures, her reading habits, and the cultural reception of Sterne.

The article focuses on the contributions of G. Thomas Tanselle to bibliographical studies, highlighting his extensive scholarly output spanning six decades. Topics discussed include the intersection of bibliography with humanistic inquiry, the influence of external factors on the creation of literature, memoirs, and Tanselle's close intellectual relationship with American scholar Fredson Bowers.

The article introduces "Inscription," a journal founded in 2020 by Simon Morris, Adam Smyth, and Gill Partington, exploring the material properties of text, encompassing traditional books, writing surfaces, and diverse mark-making processes.

The article offers snippets related to publishing in the U.S. Topics include late writer Martin Amis' literary works, the participation of three Ukrainian writers as well as Russian writers at the World Voices Festival held in New York in May 2023, creating an illusion of an open dialog between representatives of the two courtiers, and a discussion on the crime novel "Jubilee Is Death" at CrimeFest held in May 2023 in Bristol, England.

The article focuses on Robert Rauschenberg's ROCI project, which aimed to introduce American art to culturally isolated parts of the world through experimental collage. Topics include Rauschenberg's visits to countries with controlled artistic practices, his use of diverse materials such as cardboard and neon tubes, and the controversial reception of his work as either cultural exchange or artistic appropriation.

The article focuses on the closure of paper shop owned by an Indian named Vijay after twenty four years including his love for newspapers; his dedication to the shop and the diverse range of papers he stocked; and his role in the community.

The article explores Roger Fry's involvement with the exclusive university club, the Apostles, focusing on a pivotal moment when he delivered a paper titled "Shall we wear top hats?" that challenged conventional norms and engaged with themes of tradition and embracing unconventional thinking.

The article offers snippets regarding various issues in the U.S. as of February 2023. The book "Eirei no Koe" by Yukio Mishima is being translated into English language by Paul McCarthy to be published in the journal "Georgia Review." The Kleenex' Classic Foil tissue box, designed by artist Faith Harrison is for display at art exhibition "Pattern and Flow: A golden age of American decorated paper, 1960s to 2000s," although Harrison was not paid well for the work.

The article focuses on an archival discovery reveals what the thoughts of King of Great Britain, George III thought of slavery. It mentions that manuscript in the Georgian Papers, "Of Laws relative to Government in general", found among the thousands of pages of "essays" in the archives at Windsor Castle recording George's eclectic reading before and after he became king.