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William Faulkner: 10 quotes on his birthday
Ten quotes from American master writer William Faulkner.
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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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12 best quotes about writing
Twelve famous authors talk about writing.
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Philip Roth: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes on Philip Roth's 79th birthday.
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Mark Twain quotes: 10 favorites on his birthday
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Chapter & Verse William Faulkner's Nobel prize, papers come to auction
William Faulkner's family is auctioning off personal items that belonged to the author, including his Nobel medal, a handwritten volume of poetry he wrote for his wife, and some of his manuscripts.
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Chapter & Verse Herta Muller calls Mo Yan's Nobel win 'a catastrophe'
Nobel Prize laureate Herta Muller accuses Mo Yan of praising his country's censorship laws and calls his win 'a slap in the face for all those working for democracy and human rights.'
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Chapter & Verse William Faulkner sues Woody Allen?
William Faulkner’s estate is suing Sony Pictures for its use of a 10-word quote from Faulkner in the 2011 Woody Allen film, 'Midnight in Paris.'
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How did China's Mo Yan win the Nobel Prize for literature? (+video)
While many including China's Communist Party celebrated their countryman's receipt of the Nobel Prize for literature, others criticized the winner, Mo Yan, for failing to be innovative or independent.
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Chapter & Verse Chinese writer Mo Yan wins the Nobel Prize for literature
Mo Yan, whose real name is Guan Moye, is the first Chinese citizen to win the award.
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Chinese author Mo Yan wins Nobel Prize in literature (+video)
Nobel Laureate Mo Yan gives readers outside China an idea of what it is like to be Chinese, while people inside China gain a sense of history, says one distinguished translator.
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William Faulkner: 10 quotes on his birthday
Ten quotes from American master writer William Faulkner.
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Chapter & Verse Gore Vidal biography will be released in 2015
Vidal's close friend, author and academic Jay Parini, will write the biography.
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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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12 best quotes about writing
Twelve famous authors talk about writing.
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Philip Roth: 10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes on Philip Roth's 79th birthday.
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Mark Twain quotes: 10 favorites on his birthday
William Faulkner called him “…the first truly American writer.” Ernest Hemingway declared that all American writing comes from “Huckleberry Finn,” and “there has been nothing as good since." And Norman Mailer said “Huck Finn” stands up “page for page” to the “best modern American novels.” Wednesday marks the 176th anniversary of the birth of the matchless Samuel Clemens, who wrote under the pen name Mark Twain. His genius lay in his distinctive ability to convey profound wisdom and profane wit in the same breath. Here, in tribute to the man Faulkner called the “father of American literature,” are 10 quotes from Mark Twain.
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Opinion: Obama needs a story line for the nation
In his effort to be post-partisan Obama has lacked a clear, compelling narrative for the American people. The only story we've heard is the GOP tale of spending cuts and big government. Our Story Teller in Chief needs to find the plot.
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Opinion: Studying the Bible in public schools can help US students 'win the future'
A critical study of the Bible as literature can prepare students with the thinking skills needed in the 21st century. As an all-time bestseller, the Bible has had a profound impact on history, literature, and culture. It remains a vital part of American life.
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What There Is to Say We Have Said: The Correspondence of Eudora Welty and William Maxwell
Two great writers share thoughts on their books, their gardens, their dreams, and their deep caring for one another.
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House of Prayer, No. 2
In powerful prose, a writer sketches his eventful journey to a better self.
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Figment.com picks up where Facebook leaves off
Figment.com gives teen writers a place to strut their stuff (and maybe even find an agent).
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Fair Game: movie review
The political thriller 'Fair Game' serves up righteous outrage at the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.
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Oprah's next book club pick: What will it be?
Everyone's speculating on Oprah's next book club selection, scheduled to be announced on Sept. 17.
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Innocent
Rusty Sabich returns in this superb sequel to Scott Turow’s 1987 blockbuster, ‘Presumed Innocent.’
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The American Future: A History
Historian Simon Schama offers a portrait of America with its complexities and contradictions.
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The Associate
Once again, a Grisham protagonist finds himself caught up in the machinations of a corrupt law firm.
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Lark and Termite
Jayne Anne Phillips’s new novel is a rich, deeply poetic tale of extraordinary familial love.
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New York's freshest shows
From ancient sculpture to Van Gogh's night inspirations, the best of this season's art.
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Beloved – from the Monitor archives
Morrison's novel of slavery, memory, and human kindness.
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