Virginia Woolf — most know the name, but few know the obscure biographical facts behind the name. Today, for example, is the day of her birth. To celebrate the 59 years that Woolf spent observing and writing about our world, we bring you 59 tidbits about her life. So, go ahead! Get better acquainted with […]
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Here’s Flannery O’Connor reading her short story “A Good Man is Hard to Find\” at Vanderbilt University in 1959.
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We just received this rare and strange video. What do you think?
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While many stereotype Sylvia Plath as moribund and depressed, this interview reveals a sharp, enthusiastic person with an adroit ability to turn a phrase. “Poetry,” she says, “is a tyrannical discipline. You’ve got to go so far, so fast, in such a small space that you’ve just got to burn away all the peripherals.”
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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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Some of these look more sculptural than cozy, but we’d be happy to have any of these genius bookish creations to furnish our apartment. 1. COMIC BOOK COLLECTOR’S DREAM This shadowbox frame overlaid with comics is perfect for displaying … comics 2. READ YOURSELF TO SLEEP The headboard of this vintage bedframe has
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In this recording from 1950, Ernest Hemingway describes his novel Across the River and Into the Trees. He sounds drunk, which may explain the interesting vocal modulation and bursts of random yelling. Best part: “[she] enjoys herself very much, looking out of the upper windows and studying the action OF THE PIGEONS.”
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Bookstores can be a destination upon themselves. From Venice to Mexico City, check out some of the most interesting book retailers out there. 1 Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice, Italy. This bookstore features classic volumes of American and Italian books packed in traditional Venetian gondola boats. But the show-stopping attraction is the back of the
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It’s hard to find good parents in fiction. A lot of books deal either with the lack of a parent or a parent’s complete unsuitability for the role. But there are a few good ones out there, parents who make you think, “Gee, I wish my parents were like that.” Behold: Parents (or parental types) we
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While American currency features former U.S. Presidents, Founding Fathers, and iconic landmarks, many other countries put famous writers, poets, artists, and novelists on their banknotes. 1. HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN // DENMARK Danish author Hans Christian Andersen is mostly known for his classic fairy tales like \”Thumbelina,\” \”The Little Mermaid,\” and \”The Emperor\’s New Clothes,\” which
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