literary
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Pushkin is revered as one of the country’s literary giants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
A taboo-breaking book about Vladimir Putin's rise to power and private life, written by two exiled Russian journalists, won a newly established French literary prize on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
In the ancient world, plagiarism was viewed quite negatively: The word “plagiarism” actually means “kidnapper” in Latin, and the Roman poet Horace described literary theft like a crow making itself beautiful with stolen feathers.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
They carefully set out to connect with the international literary community and went through the slow process of launching Transit as a nonprofit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Immie’s people, temporary and literary friends of the week, acquired on the beach or at the flea market, cycled through the house.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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