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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff review four women who wrote the Renaissance

Feminist literary studies have expanded to uncover female writers from the Elizabethan and Jacobean era.
Ramie Targoff's book explores the lives of four prominent female writers from Shakespeare's time. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
World news

How we got to 'Made in China'

Carl Crow, an American in China, foresaw tremendous economic opportunities in China before political turmoil disrupted trade.
The trade relationship between the U.S. and China went through significant changes and resurgence in the 1970s, leading to rapid economic transformations. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
2 months ago
Film

Two Venezuelas in the cinema: The poor people who embraced Chavismo and the new diaspora that criticizes a failed political project

One historical film series reflects Venezuelan history from different eras.
Simon, a notable Venezuelan film, portrays the current political crisis and gained recognition in film festivals. [ more ]
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