In adopting outerwear worn by the men who came before him, Aram Mrjoian considers his childhood misperceptions of traditional masculinity.
Aram Mrjoian
Posted inNonfiction
Longreads Best of 2018: Essays
We asked writers and editors to choose some of their favorite stories of the year in various categories. Here is the best in essays.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Writing to Avoid Erasure
After finding a note left by his grandfather, Aram Mrjoian considers how writing about the Armenian diaspora could help prevent history from being forgotten.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Story
Writing to Avoid Erasure
After finding a note left by his grandfather, Aram Mrjoian considers how writing about the Armenian diaspora could help prevent history from being forgotten.
Posted inEditor's Pick, Essays & Criticism, Nonfiction
Writing to Avoid Erasure
After finding a note left by his grandfather, Aram Mrjoian considers how writing about the Armenian diaspora could help prevent history from being forgotten.
Posted inEditor's Pick
Weigh the Costs — and Occasional Benefits — of Ethnic Ambiguity
In this personal essay, Aram Mrjoian reflects on his experiences of being part Armenian in America.
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Nonfiction, Story
Weighing the Costs — and Occasional Benefits — of Ethnic Ambiguity
Aram Mrjoian reflects on his experiences of being part Armenian in America.