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NYC LGBT
fromVulture
2 days ago

How I'll Remember Edmund White

Edmund White's impactful relationships and literary contributions shaped gay literature and community for decades.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks 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.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
NYC politics
fromInsideHook
2 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.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month 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.
Books
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
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.
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Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 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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