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| The cover of "The Sorceress Next Door" |
A common mistake in literary criticism is to conflate the
concepts of artistry and maturity. Just because a work deals with adult
situations or themes, doesn’t necessarily make it mature or artistic, as proven
by most books or movies that feature serial killers. Conversely, a work meant for
all ages doesn’t preclude its maturity nor does that keep it from being a work
of art. A fine example is Chad Sell’s The
Cardboard Kingdom, the first issue of which is the selection for this month’s
Single Issue Showcase.
