It was founded in 1953, partially as a front for the CIA, by Harold L. Humes, George Plimpton and Peter Matthiessen.
Short stories originally published in this magazine include Jesse Ball's "The Early Deaths of Lubeck, Brennan, Harp, and Carr" and Benjamin Percy's "Refresh, Refresh." The character of Terry from On the Road is based on the title character of a Kerouac story first published in this magazine, "The Mexican Girl." Its first issue contained a letter which said that it welcomed "the non-drumbeaters and non-axe-grinders," written by William Styron. It was founded in 1953, partially as a front for the CIA, by Harold L. Humes, George Plimpton and Peter Matthiessen. It is currently edited by Lorin Stein, who took over when Philip Gourevitch retired. It is particularly known for its interview series, which is now known as "Writers at Work." For 10 points, name this literary magazine which, despite its name, is not headquartered in France.
Short stories originally published in this magazine include Jesse Ball's "The Early Deaths of Lubeck, Brennan, Harp, and Carr" and Benjamin Percy's "Refresh, Refresh.
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