literary
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There are historical pieces about her home state and discussions of her literary influences, such as Stephen Crane and Bruno Schulz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Mr. McInerney had his turn as a celebrated literary arriviste.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
“Jagged Little Pill” author and literary agent Eric Smith weighed in, “As someone who champions authors and books the way you do, this is so disappointing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Friday is now studying English and literary studies at a university in Nasarawa, a state which borders the capital, Abuja.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Greylock is certainly the most literary of Appalachian mountains.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing literary
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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National Librarian Day
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