Since 2016, a Shanghai Magazine of Global Culture
The Shanghai Literary Review publishes poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation, reviews, criticism, art and interviews by leading and emerging writers, artists, and thinkers.
picnic by the dark water
FEATUREDJen Mutia Eusebio’s powerful reflection on the intricate connections between life and death in the Philippines. Through richly poetic storytelling and personal anecdotes, she delves into Filipino mourning rituals, ancestral rites, and the profound symbolism of breath.
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Issue 9 - Summer 2025
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