Essays

1 article

A lone figure contemplates a stormy sea, symbolizing the profound emotional journey through grief and loss.

Jesmyn Ward's New Book 'On Witness and Respair' Explores Grief

In her new collection, 'On Witness and Respair,' Jesmyn Ward confronts the devastating loss of her husband in early 2020 to COVID-19, alongside the global pandemic and the murder of George Floyd.

Ananya Sharma·May 18, 2026