literary
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The author of “Shakespeare at Thirty’” on spies, massacres, pirates, poets and the patrons who made literary careers possible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
After the early death of her celebrated brother, Philip, Sidney became a powerful custodian of his literary legacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Margaret P. Hannay’s revelatory investigation of Sidney’s life shows how she assembled an impressive circle of literary talent; the poet and playwright Samuel Daniel described her as the “great patroness” of his “humble rhymes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
After hosting a literary event at KGB Bar in the East Village, I found myself with five hungry friends demanding dinner at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday night.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
His romantic novels such as The Last of the Mohicans were literary blockbusters.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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