literature
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She studied English literature at London's Goldsmiths College and later, while working as a TV researcher, spotted a gap in the market for a black-focused awards show.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“Fever Pitch,” one of the first books to examine the experience of being a soccer fan, launched the genre of serious soccer literature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The saying goes that, in literature, happiness writes white on the page.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
However, she said many of the female characters she encountered in literature left her feeling conflicted about her own identity.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
This is no work of literature, like Pepys’ diary, but a much more telegraphic record of day-to-day facts.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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