Daphne Merkin

Daphne Merkin is a critic, essayist, and novelist. She is the author of five books, including the novel Enchantment, which won the Edward Lewis Wallant Award. Her articles have appeared in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times Magazine. She lives in New York City.

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