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The intersection of
\nliterature and politics.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

The intersection of
\nliterature and politics.<\/p><\/h1><\/div>

The intersection of literature and politics.<\/div><\/div>
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[ about us ]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Rauch Review is a publication that debates what makes writing \u201cgood,\u201d discusses the fundamental elements of literature, provides news and opinions \u2014 often from a populist\/leftist\/anti-establishment perspective \u2014 on the world of books, and features short creative writing pieces from skilled emerging and established writers who have struggled to break into traditional circles. If you value compelling stories, interesting characters and accessible prose much more than genre, author identity and stereotypical literary style, The Rauch Review is the place for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

The Rauch Review is a publication that debates what makes writing \u201cgood,\u201d discusses the fundamental elements of literature, provides news and opinions \u2014 often from a populist\/leftist\/anti-establishment perspective \u2014 on the world of books, and features short creative writing pieces from skilled emerging and established writers who have struggled to break into traditional circles. If you value compelling stories, interesting characters and accessible prose much more than genre, author identity and stereotypical literary style, The Rauch Review is the place for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our backstory: Message from The Rauch Review\u2019s founder<\/span><\/div><\/div>
Our backstory:<\/p>\n

Message from The Rauch Review\u2019s founder<\/span><\/div><\/div>

Despite the culturally liberal values most literary professionals espouse, their approach to championing and analyzing literature is usually narrow-minded and exclusionary. Even the most well-written and compelling piece of creative writing can\u2019t penetrate the literary establishment bubble unless it fits perfectly into esoteric, whim-based notions of marketability, genre, identity politics and style. Effort and improvement are not significant factors in determining success or publication.<\/p>\n

If you want to complete your understanding of my literary philosophy, you may read our full backstory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Rauch Review is also a bastion of political leftism in a literary world dominated by centrists. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the terminology or aren\u2019t sure you agree with my statement, read more about my leftist\/populist viewpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Despite the culturally liberal values most literary professionals espouse, their approach to championing and analyzing literature is usually narrow-minded and exclusionary. Even the most well-written and compelling piece of creative writing can\u2019t penetrate the literary establishment bubble unless it fits perfectly into esoteric, whim-based notions of marketability, genre, identity politics and style. Effort and improvement are not significant factors in determining success or publication.<\/p>\n

If you want to complete your understanding of my literary philosophy, you may read our full backstory<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Rauch Review is also a bastion of political leftism in a literary world dominated by centrists. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the terminology or aren\u2019t sure you agree with my statement, read more about my leftist\/populist viewpoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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\"joseph<\/span><\/div>

The Rauch Review\u2019s founder, Joseph Rauch<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

[ what sets trr apart ]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Being an author<\/div><\/div>

When things happen – enjoy them. They’re little gifts. See how easy it is to create a little tree right in your world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Literary Establishment<\/div><\/div>

When things happen – enjoy them. They’re little gifts. See how easy it is to create a little tree right in your world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Read Useful Reviews<\/div><\/div>

Our reviews evaluate every aspect of a story.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We champion important books you won’t see in stores.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Everyone can read our content, and without irrelevant promos.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Being an author<\/div><\/div>

When things happen – enjoy them. They’re little gifts. See how easy it is to create a little tree right in your world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Literary Establishment<\/div><\/div>

When things happen – enjoy them. They’re little gifts. See how easy it is to create a little tree right in your world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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