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10
Years of excellence
Published since 2016
About the publication

Literature without compromise — for over a decade.

AURA is a peer-reviewed, independent literary and arts magazine. We connect compelling narratives, poetry, and cultural critiques for readers who want to understand the true pulse of modern literature.

10
Years active
40+
Issues published
4
Issues per year
2016
Founding year

What we write about

The Architecture of Modern Poetry and Visual Arts. Part 2.
Literature

The Architecture of Modern Poetry and Visual Arts. Part 2.

By Jonathan Doe

This essay introduces a multispectral approach to analyzing contemporary poetry. We describe the preparation of new evaluation methods for emerging writers...

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Data-driven mechanisms for assessing quality changes in literary portfolios
Publishing

Data-driven mechanisms for assessing quality changes in literary portfolios

By Barbara Smith, Elena Vance

An in-depth look at how independent publishers utilize data models and management mechanisms based on reader engagement metrics...

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The written word as a shared human heritage – challenges of the modern era
Culture

The written word as a shared human heritage – challenges of the modern era

By Peter Stone

The article presents literature as a global common good threatened by the growing pressure of short-form media, referring to recent cultural shifts...

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