Dearest readers,

2025 was a year of many challenges, but also opportunities for growth and moments of reflection. As we look back on our accomplishments and graciously release any blunders, 2026 promises the opportunity for a fresh start—a nudge to emerge from our cookie-induced stupor and embrace the spirit of renewal. 

Suddenly welcomed twice as many submissions as our debut issue, and our writers again surprised me with their eloquence, dedication, and polish. Guided by intellectual questions across disciplines, from polyphony in the works of Dostoevsky to gender in The Canterbury Tales to the psychology of Macbeth, this issue explores a range of historical and literary sources that continue to resonate with modern readers. 

I would like to thank everyone who made our second issue possible. Congratulations are in order for each and every writer featured: I hope you relish the satisfaction that only a published work can bring. I am also deeply grateful for the hard work of our editorial team and the support of our president, Noah. Finally, I would like to thank our faculty advisors, Kevin and Elena Corrigan, and Emory’s Institute for Liberal Arts, without whose support this publication could not continue. Your generosity has truly made all the difference, and we look forward to many seasons of continued partnership. Now more than ever, I am assured that our mission is essential to bridging student excellence and the challenges of the outside world, and I am excited for the future of Suddenly.

As we take the first steps into a new year, please enjoy the highlights of the Fall semester. Wishing you all a strong start to 2026,