THE
EMERSON
REVIEW
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
On behalf of The Emerson Review, I would like to start by saying thank you to everyone who has submitted work to us this submission period and over the many years we have been working as a literary magazine. We value all of the work that you send to us, no matter if it is fiction, poetry, nonfiction, photography, or artwork. As you all know, the state of the world has shifted dramatically since January of this year with the spread of Covid-19, and we wanted to acknowledge the challenges that this crisis has brought. As a senior myself, I am heartbroken that I was unable to finish out this year the way I always thought I would. As we all travelled home over the month of March, there was still a lot of work to be done to finalize the magazine and get it ready for publication. While we knew we were not going to be able to physically publish the magazine on our typical production schedule, I want to recognize the dedication of The Emerson Review staff who continued to work tirelessly to make this magazine a reality. I am so thankful to have worked as a part of The Emerson Review for the last four years, and I can’t wait to see what Volume 50 brings when we return to normalcy. To all of our readers, contributors, and staff members, I just want to take a moment to thank you all for your continued support during this unconventional, historic time. I hope you all stay healthy and enjoyed Volume 49 of The Emerson Review. With my sincerest gratitude, Talia Santopadre Editor-in-chief