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1 week ago

130 years after his expulsion, Oscar Wilde welcomed back to the British Library

The British Library will symbolically reinstate Oscar Wilde's readers' pass, giving his grandson entry to the library, 130 years after Wilde was expelled.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies at 86

Frederick Forsyth, renowned thriller author, passed away, leaving a legacy of benchmark novels like 'The Day of the Jackal'.
#family-dynamics
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My mother was a famous feminist writer known for her candour and wit. But she was also a fantasist who couldn't be bothered to spend time raising me

The author reflects on her unique upbringing as the daughter of famed writer Erica Jong, emphasizing her sense of specialness despite personal challenges.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Joan Didion leaves one more piece of writing to faithful fans

Joan Didion's 'Notes to John' reveals her intimate struggle with her daughter's mental health and showcases her raw, unguarded writing style.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My mother was a famous feminist writer known for her candour and wit. But she was also a fantasist who couldn't be bothered to spend time raising me

The author reflects on her unique upbringing as the daughter of famed writer Erica Jong, emphasizing her sense of specialness despite personal challenges.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Joan Didion leaves one more piece of writing to faithful fans

Joan Didion's 'Notes to John' reveals her intimate struggle with her daughter's mental health and showcases her raw, unguarded writing style.
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NYC LGBT
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

How I'll Remember Edmund White

Edmund White's impactful relationships and literary contributions shaped gay literature and community for decades.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tributes flow for 'unflinchingly honest' poet Paul Durcan on his death at age 80

"In the quiet spaces of ordinary moments, he found inspiration. His body of work was both accessible and deep, and this is shown in his fantastic final selection of 80 of his finest poems, published in celebration of his 80th birthday last year," he said in a tribute.
Books
Typography
fromOpen Culture
2 months ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
#cultural-influence
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

An Excerpt From Alissa Wilkinson's Joan Didion Biography

Joan Didion's literary influence continues to resonate, prompting new explorations into her impact on American culture and storytelling.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Mario Vargas Llosa and the Latin American boom': The extinction of the literary barbarians

Latin American writers of the 20th century left a profound mark on literature, showcasing diverse styles and themes reflective of their cultures.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
3 months ago

An Excerpt From Alissa Wilkinson's Joan Didion Biography

Joan Didion's literary influence continues to resonate, prompting new explorations into her impact on American culture and storytelling.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Mario Vargas Llosa and the Latin American boom': The extinction of the literary barbarians

Latin American writers of the 20th century left a profound mark on literature, showcasing diverse styles and themes reflective of their cultures.
more#cultural-influence
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

'Oliver and Amanda Pig' series author Jean Van Leeuwen dies at 87

The Great Cheese Conspiracy, which introduced young readers to a renegade mouse named Marvin the Magnificent, remains a beloved classic among children's literature.
US news
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Art Works in Flannery O'Connor's Attic

Discovered paintings by Flannery O'Connor highlight her artistic legacy and character dynamics, while a recent biopic faces criticism for factual inaccuracies.
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