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Books
fromHarper's Magazine
1 week ago

Marilynne Robinson's Remarks at the Harper's Gala, by Marilynne Robinson

Democracy requires quiet attentiveness, dignity, and stewardship from cultural institutions like Harper's to witness corruption, foster excellence, and overcome arrogance and greed.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Celebrating literature is good but I'm running out of patience with celebrity book clubs | Emma Brockes

Celebrity involvement in literary events raises questions about authenticity and commodification while increasing visibility and publicity for books.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Look how well-read I am!' How books by the metre' add the final touch to your home or your image

Books are used to showcase sophistication and affluence, often without genuine engagement with their content.
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

Join San Francisco Main Public Library for a poetry jam every second Thursday at 6 pm, featuring talented poets in a welcoming environment.
History
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

Scribes, Not Just Authors: New Study Uncovers Editorial Brilliance in Medieval Syriac Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

Syriac manuscript scribes were active agents in literary culture, shaping texts through excerpting techniques, revealing their editorial role in history.
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