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The urge to reconnect with literature burns relentlessly
Literature only. I was flying American Airlines, Chicago-bound — Chicago, that rumour of a city — and the seat in front of mine at 23B enjoined me in this stern message for the year ahead. Literature only: so read the tag glued to the top of the seatback, at eye level, above a slot that…
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French Professor Kathy Comfort Publishes Book on Marginalized Populations in French WWI Literature
Jan. 26, 2024 Cover and Photo Submitted The book cover of “Representations of Marginalized Populations in French WWI Literature: Muted Voices” and professor Kathy Comfort. Kathy Comfort, professor of French and vice chair of the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures, just published her latest monograph, titled Representations of Marginalized Populations in French WWI Literature:…
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The toddler book tolerability index.
January 25, 2024, 10:11am There are hundreds of thousands of kids’ books out there. Some are classics that wind up in everyone’s homes, no matter what. Others are random—given as gifts, found on the playground, purchased in bulk from the resale shop. But which books are worth your child’s time—and (arguably) more importantly, your time? Overwhelmed…
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8 Unapologetically TMI Books by Feminist Poets
My first semester in graduate school for my MFA in poetry, I locked myself in my room in the apartment I shared with five roommates in the Lower Haight in San Francisco to write a paper about Robert Lowell’s Life Studies, the book widely considered to kick off the confessional movement in American poetry. I…
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TikTok, YouTube fuel a Japanese literature boom in Britain
London – In Britain, Japanese novels in English translation are experiencing a boom in popularity among a new generation, with word-of-mouth on social media driving book sales. Trends on social media platforms such as TikTok — where members of the “BookTok” community recommend and theorize about their favorite books, genres and authors — have inspired…
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21 of the Greatest American novels that everyone should read
A collection of great American novels would be incomplete without the inclusion of a great Native American author. Alexie’s brilliant collection of 22 interwoven short stories provides an intricate, simultaneously laugh-out-loud funny and woeful window into the lives of Native American families living on Reservations and beyond. Covering themes including coming of age in a…
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The 14th edition of Hyderabad Literary Festival goes bigger and beyond literature
The Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF), which has emerged as one of the biggest cultural events in the city over the past 14 years, is expected to go bigger and beyond literature for its 14th edition to be held between January 26-28 at Sattva Knowledge City in Hitech City. The three-day event has a lineup of…
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Books-Science and Literature
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Works of poetry, fiction and nonfiction receive $10,000 “Science + Literature” awards
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A poetry collection, a coming-of-age novel and a history of deep sea exploration are unlikely to be found in the same section of your favorite bookstore. But they…
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Contemporary literature stands on the foundations of classical literature
Devendra Kheres, a poet and an avid reader of Nepali literature, published his first poetry collection, ‘Rungri ko Bayan ra Nadi Kinara’, in 2008 in Hong Kong. In 2017, his second poetry collection, titled ‘Columbus Yatra’, was published in England. This collection explores diverse themes through poetic verses, showcasing his versatility and imaginative prowess. Khotang-born…
