literary
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The name is a nod to the best friend and literary collaborator of Cicero, the Roman statesman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
It’s told in the first person through Hatcher’s compelling voice as she narrates the horror and heartbreak of her lifetime over the course of a century, echoing William Faulkner’s literary style, which influenced Sarris.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
After bidding a hearty olé to my literary brethren, I reach Café Gijón, outside the bounds of Las Letras, but not its spirit.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
Given the show’s monologue-heavy format and bevy of literary references, it’s no surprise that the concept began as an essay.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
There were girls who formed an orbit around him, bohemian and literary types who were looking for a voice and a spirit to speak to them from beyond Levittown.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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