In 1958, Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, interviewed crime writer Raymond Chandler for the BBC. This is the only recording of Chandler’s voice. Listening to their conversation is like eavesdropping on two master genre writers talk shop.
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The Queen I have named you queen. There are taller than you, taller. There are purer than you, purer. There are lovelier than you, lovelier. But you are the queen.When you go through the streets No one recognizes you. No one sees your crystal crown, no one looks At the carpet of red gold That
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Truman Streckfus Persons (1924-1984), known by his pen name Truman Capote was an American author, playwright and screenwriter. His novella Breakfast at Tiffany\’s was further immortalized by the homonymous film, starring Audrey Hepburn in the protagonist\’s iconic role and his novel In Cold Blood is considered a landmark of popular culture. 1.\”Life is a moderately
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Anna Randal for Art-Sheep Apart from their unique personalities and extravagant lives, most of artists shared a common passion, the passion for cats. Alison Nastasia gathered for the first time, a collection of behind-the scenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their furry friends. The compilation is all included in a book
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Rather than forgive and forget, these wordsmiths used their poison pens to deliver a healthy dose of literary revenge. 1. NORMAN MAILER The honeymoon didn’t last long for the notoriously combative Mailer and Lady Jeanne Campbell, his third wife and sparring partner. The pair’s bickering was so fierce that Campbell joked they could clear
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George Orwell 25 June 1903 – 21 January 1950 Place of birth: imperial India Best thing about him: He fought against the fascists in the Spanish civil war Most important book: 1984 Fun fact: He is the father of dystopian literature, with 1984 being one of the most influential books of pop culture. His 11
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Albert Sagan for Art-Sheep One of Latin America\’s most prominent anti-capitalist voices, the Uruguayan journalist and author Eduardo Galeano, has died of cancer this morning in Montevideo, where he lived. The weekly publication \”Brecha\”, where he was a contributor, confirmed his death. Galeano, was best known for his works \”Las venas abiertas de América Latina\”
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Watch the famous poet from the Harlem Renaissance read his poem \”The Weary Blues,\” while the Doug Parker Band plays jazz in the background.
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John Keats (1795-1821) was one of the major figures of Romantic poetry and one of the most beloved and popular of all English poets. Some of his most famous poems include The Eve of St. Agnes, Hyperion, La Belle Dame Sans Merci and many others. 1.\”In spite of all, Some shape of beauty moves away
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Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965) is considered one of the 20th century\’s major poets. Also a playwright, essayist and literary critic, the Missouri-born poet became famous by works, such as The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, Ash Wednesday and Murder in the Cathedral. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, as well as
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