Jorie Graham's 2040 Publication Examines Post-Pandemic American Literature

A literary analysis published on March 1, 2026, discusses the emergence of American literature following the COVID-19 pandemic, drawing parallels to post-9/11 literary movements. The piece references works by Jonathan Safran Foer, John Updike, and Don DeLillo as examples of earlier responses to national trauma. It examines how writers attempt to address societal issues through ethical frameworks, noting the challenges such approaches face over time. The article specifically mentions poet Jorie Graham's contribution to this evolving literary landscape.