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Ralph Waldo Emerson: 12 quotes on his birthday
To celebrate the life of great American thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson, here are 12 quotes.
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The 25 best movie musicals of all time
The American Film Institute picks the best song-and-dance stories ever put on film.
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Shakespeare: a short quiz on the work of the Bard
How well do YOU know the Bard? Screw your wits to the sticking place and take our quiz!
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14 acting legends over 70
Some say Hollywood may be ageist, with careers fizzling for most after they become senior citizens, but these actors and actresses buck that trend. Check out our list of 14 actors over 70 who haven't lost their touch.
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8 gifts for your favorite literature lover
Are you searching for a gift for the bibliophile in your life? Check out these books.
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Culture Cafe 'Sons of Anarchy' creator explains the shocking death in the newest episode
'Sons of Anarchy' creator Kurt Sutter explains why one important character had to be killed off on the show.
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Toronto International Film Festival: Fewer political movies, more literary adaptations
A new version of a Henry James novel and a Shakespeare adaptation by Joss Whedon were standouts.
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How not to be an old fogy when face to face with Class of 2016
To bridge the generation gap, you might want to drop references to Mrs. Robinson, car radio, and even, perhaps, Bill Clinton. The Mindset List, produced yearly, is now out with the cultural touchstones of new college freshmen.
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The Rise of Rome
Classicist Anthony Everitt recounts the story of Rome's ascent to greatness as a republic and empire.
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A literary road trip through New England
Take a trip through historic New England and visit the homesteads of famous literary figures.
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Role reversals on stage
Women taking on male Shakespeare roles is nothing new.
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Editor's Blog After Aurora: the role of media violence
The connection between violent images and violent acts is an age-old debate. Recent research appears to show the connection is real. So what's to be done? There's an age-old antidote.
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Chapter & Verse 'Magic Tree House': Author Mary Pope Osborne looks back
The children's series about siblings who travel through time via a magical treehouse is celebrating its twentieth anniversary.
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2012 Olympics: How to watch the opening ceremony
The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will kick off a weekend of exciting Olympic coverage. After the opening ceremony, a look at the highlights coming up Saturday.
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Opening ceremony London 2012: A city feels the thrill as Olympics (finally) begin (+video)
Opening ceremony London 2012: The Olympic torch is sailing down the Thames on its way to light up tonight's ceremony – as well as the mood in London, where grumbling has yielded to palpable excitement.
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Opening ceremony London 2012 to wow with memorable show
Opening ceremony: London 2012's kickoff promises to set the capital apart, by being different.
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The Well-Digger's Daughter: movie review
The film has unhurried storytelling and fairy-tale charm.
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Johnson’s Life of London
The other eternal city: Boris Johnson brings a collection of famous Londoners to life.
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10 best comic works in all of literature
A list of the top 10 comic works – books you don't want to miss.
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Reform the UK House of Lords? For now, the nobles keep their seats
UK Prime Minister David Cameron called off a vote on fast-tracking reform of the unelected House of Lords after a group of Conservatives balked.
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The 10 greatest villains in literature
A list of the 10 greatest villains in all of literature – the most memorable bad-guys of the fictive world .
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Chapter & Verse Limerick master Edward Lear celebrates his 200th birthday
Limericks survive today with poems that pay tribute to everything from Steve Jobs to the London Underground.
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London Olympics opening ceremony to focus on rural Britain
Oscar-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle unveiled some of his plans Tuesday for the opening ceremony of the London Summer Olympic games, scheduled for July 27.
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Chapter & Verse Ann Patchett calls out Amazon
In a speech at BookExpo America, the author and bookstore owner said Amazon 'wants to kill us.'
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Ray Bradbury: His 10 best books
The Monitor picks the 10 best titles from sci-fi titan Ray Bradbury.
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Top Picks: An alligator app, great commencement speeches, and more
John Mayer's musicianship is first-rate on his new album, National Geographic explores the unusual animals of America, and more top picks.
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'Hatfields and McCoys': Is History Channel miniseries fact or fiction?
The family feud between the Hatfields and McCoys is brought to life in a new History Channel series. But history and folk legend blur as the show follows the lead of cable TV's more mature fare.
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Diggin' It Great garden flowers: A gaillardia with plenty of moxie
Gaillardia, or blanket flower, is an easy-to-grow perennial for hot, sunny spots. Here's a new cultivar, Commotion Moxie, that has much to offer flower gardeners.
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Verbal Energy Words that work their way into our minds
Researchers at Cornell University try to figure out what makes for memorable quotes.
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Opinion Candidates, lend me your ears
Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. pulled poetry from their hearts to heal and rouse the nation. As this National Poetry Month draws to a close, our politics could benefit from reconnecting with poetry as a source of insight.
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