The Little Review, April 1915 (Vol. 2, No. 2)

A daring slice of avant‑garde ferment, this 1915 issue opens with a cascade of fragmentary verses that tumble between light and fog, inviting listeners into a world where poetry masquerades as mystery. The pieces juxtapose sharp suffering with whispered eyes, creating a mood that feels both intimate and conspiratorial, as if each line is a secret waiting to be heard.

The heart of the issue is a fierce essay that turns its relentless gaze on the era’s most notorious moral crusader, Anthony Comstock, and the turbulent fight over birth‑control literature. The writer drills into the absurdities of censorship, exposing how pamphlets by Margaret Sanger—clear, scientific guides to family limitation—were branded obscene, while simultaneously mocking the pretensions of music critics and literary elites. The prose is sharp, witty, and unflinching, offering a snapshot of a cultural battle that still echoes today.

Through its mix of experimental poetry and pointed social commentary, the issue captures the restless energy of a generation pushing against the boundaries of taste, law, and conventional art. It feels like a time‑capsule of rebellion, inviting listeners to hear the urgency and humor of a moment when voices were fighting to be heard.