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www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Writing

This collection may be the closest we'll ever come to a Dickinson autobiography

Discovering nearly 1,800 unpublished poems by Emily Dickinson after her death was a groundbreaking literary moment. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Writing

The Poet Who Took It Personally

Delmore Schwartz's painful life and attempts to change poetry led to acute feelings of failure. [ more ]
The Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
2 months ago
Writing

Material Wealth: Mining The Personal Archive Of Allen Ginsberg - The Wire

Allen Ginsberg lived frugally, focused on supporting others rather than material wealth.
The book 'Material Wealth' showcases Ginsberg's personal archive, including his relationships with other artists and his influence on the Beat Generation era. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Books

Laurent de Brunhoff obituary

Babar's origin story involves a tale by Laurent de Brunhoff's mother and illustrations by his father, leading to a beloved series.
Laurent de Brunhoff continued his father's legacy with over 40 Babar books, keeping the character alive for future generations. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Books

Q&A: Author Richard W. Etulain captures 'Illuminative Moments' in Northwest regional writing

1. Richard W. Etulain's new book focuses on the literary history of the Pacific Northwest from 1800 to present. 2. Etulain emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and documenting the literary history of the Pacific Northwest. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
Books

Patt Morrison: Don't let anybody diss L.A.'s reading habits. This was and is a bookstore boomtown

Los Angeles has a rich history of bookshops that attracted well-known writers and intellectuals.
Bookshops in Los Angeles were popular gathering places for writers and intellectuals during the 20th century. [ more ]
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