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‘Literature’, says the poet Ezra Pound, ‘is news that stays news’. Our rich and vital literary inheritance informs the way we think about the world. It expresses how we feel about ourselves and others ...
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Nineteenth-century literature and culture have proved a rich field for interdisciplinary studies. Since 1994, books in this series have tracked the intersections and tensions between Victorian ...
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Best For: Readers looking to read classic literature that sheds light on the roots of feminist thought. Where to Buy: Simon & Schuster. By writing this book, Betty Friedan gave voice to a ...
Alan Hollinghurst’s writing style is both stripped back and poetic, and its sensitivity makes this book a true standout. Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in ... they fashion a childhood for themselves ...
Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. Read on to discover how the timeless Harry Potter series starts and in what order the books should be read. J.K. Rowling’s first novel, Harry Potter and the ...