Today’s essay by Saeed Jones, “How Men Fight For Their Lives,” is not only a must-read but also kicks of our new Rumpus, Readings feature.
The brainchild of essays editor Roxane Gay, Rumpus, Readings will accompany select original essays and allow readers to listen to an audio track of the author reciting their piece.
Here is Jones’ inaugural reading:
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