Editor's Note
Issue 75: Winter of The Penn Review marks an enormous milestone for our magazine. Since 1951, we have been continuously publishing the finest poetry, prose, and art of contributors around the world. While each issue is no less important than another, Issue 75: Winter reminds us of how far we’ve come and how humbled we are to carry out the legacy of The Penn Review.
As we began to celebrate our 75th anniversary, we also received a record number of submissions; more than double our average. This gave us the opportunity to publish many more pieces than usual, though they are all worth your while.
With these milestones in mind, we found ourselves drawn to pieces which dwell on death, grief, and rebirth. “I Get His Face” thoughtfully reflects on love, privilege, and change between generations. With careful language and striking characters, “The Lemonade Stand” broaches the relationship between immigration and rebirth. “Born,” the cover of Issue 75: Winter, links the newness of birth, the cleansing nature of fire, and the image of an older, emaciated human body. These pieces are only a few of the many incredible pieces you will find in this issue.
I am incredibly grateful for the hard work of The Penn Review staff as we worked to thoughtfully consider every piece we received. I am also thankful to our contributors for giving us the chance to share their work with our wonderful readers, for whom I am also thankful. We hope you enjoy Issue 75: Winter of The Penn Review.