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fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Mark Singer on John Bainbridge's "The Super-Americans"

"Mr. Shawn had liked a lengthy Norman Mailer parody that I'd inserted into my college thesis, to pad it out; I'd shared it with someone who'd shared it with Shawn."
Boston food
#ernest-hemingway
#cultural-impact
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mark Twain by Ron Chernow review the story of America's first literary celebrity, from the author of Hamilton

Mark Twain was a celebrated literary figure who blended performance with writing, influencing American literature profoundly.
Food & drink
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Will There Ever Be Another "Great Gatsby"?

F. Scott Fitzgerald doubted the lasting popularity of The Great Gatsby, which has since become a significant and beloved work in American literature.
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

Was William Shakespeare's Marriage Closer-and Less Estranged-Than We Thought?: A 17th-Century Letter Changes What We Know About the Bard's Life.

The marriage of Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway may not have been a passionate union but rather a strategic decision, especially given the circumstances of their wedding.
London politics
#women-writers
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read

Rebecca Romney's quest sheds light on the overlooked women writers who influenced Jane Austen, highlighting the need to recognize their contributions.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

At 13, Charlotte Bronte Already Knew How Good a Writer She Would Be

Charlotte Bronte's early poetry reveals her ambition and development as a writer, highlighting challenges faced by women in literature during her time.
Books
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney dedicates a book to the women Jane Austen read

Rebecca Romney's quest sheds light on the overlooked women writers who influenced Jane Austen, highlighting the need to recognize their contributions.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

At 13, Charlotte Bronte Already Knew How Good a Writer She Would Be

Charlotte Bronte's early poetry reveals her ambition and development as a writer, highlighting challenges faced by women in literature during her time.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Mario Vargas Llosa's great loves: His aunt Julia, his cousin Patricia, and Spanish socialite Isabel Preysler

Mario Vargas Llosa's tumultuous parental background profoundly influenced his understanding of love and marriage, revealing the emotional complexities that shaped his relationships.
Relationships
#dracula
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rare letter offers glimpse into Bram Stoker's early thoughts on Dracula

Bram Stoker's rare letter reveals his playful approach to his novel Dracula, showcasing his authentic voice shortly after its publication.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Rare letter offers glimpse into Bram Stoker's early thoughts on Dracula

Bram Stoker's rare letter reveals his playful approach to his novel Dracula, showcasing his authentic voice shortly after its publication.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | This grand NYC home that played host to literary luminaries asks $5.25M for sale

The historic duplex of writer George Plimpton is listed for $5.25 million, embodying New York's literary heritage.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The SF writer who turned down a Pulitzer and used his Oscar as a doorstop

"I certainly didn't gamble away every penny, as I drank some of it away and I bought a raincoat," Saroyan admitted, highlighting his struggles with gambling and alcohol."
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

George Orwell and me: Richard Blair on life with his extraordinary father

Orwell's creation of detailed tea-making instructions reflects his belief in order and precision, showcasing how even the simplest moments of life bear his philosophical complexities.
London politics
#rare-books
Books
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Excerpt: Confessions of a Teenage Book Hustler

The rare book trade involves both beauty and destruction, illustrated by the shocking dismemberment of a Gutenberg Bible.
Doug Stewart's early passion for books and entrepreneurial endeavors highlight the unique journey into the antiquarian bookselling profession.
Books
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Excerpt: Confessions of a Teenage Book Hustler

The rare book trade involves both beauty and destruction, illustrated by the shocking dismemberment of a Gutenberg Bible.
Doug Stewart's early passion for books and entrepreneurial endeavors highlight the unique journey into the antiquarian bookselling profession.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

New Medieval Books: Medieval Love Letters - Medievalists.net

The anthology illustrates how medieval correspondence captures the complexities of love, portraying a vibrant emotional landscape that defies the era's typical portrayals of relationships.
History
Writing
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago

11 Of The Most Anticipated Books Of 2025, From Memoirs To Romantasy

Zora Neale Hurston's posthumous work reveals her literary legacy through a unique retelling of a historical figure.
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