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Marc Weitzmann's "La Part Sauvage": A Portrait of Philip Roth
Marc Weitzmann's "La Part Sauvage" is not a biography of Philip Roth, but rather a multifaceted portrait exploring Roth's life, work, and views on America and France, culminating in an analysis of Roth's self-imposed trap of commissioning a biography by Blake Bailey, later marred by accusations of r...
Marc Weitzmann's "La Part Sauvage": A Portrait of Philip Roth
Marc Weitzmann's "La Part Sauvage" is not a biography of Philip Roth, but rather a multifaceted portrait exploring Roth's life, work, and views on America and France, culminating in an analysis of Roth's self-imposed trap of commissioning a biography by Blake Bailey, later marred by accusations of r...
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20% Bias Score
Mark Twain's Mississippi Journey: Nostalgia and Transformation
Ron Chernow's new biography, "Mark Twain," details the author's 1882 return to the Mississippi River, documenting his journey to recapture his youthful experiences as a steamboat pilot and the changes he found.
Mark Twain's Mississippi Journey: Nostalgia and Transformation
Ron Chernow's new biography, "Mark Twain," details the author's 1882 return to the Mississippi River, documenting his journey to recapture his youthful experiences as a steamboat pilot and the changes he found.
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48% Bias Score
Death of Edmund White: End of an Era in Transatlantic Cultural Exchange
Edmund White, a renowned American author, died at 85 in New York, leaving a legacy as a crucial cultural bridge between the US and Europe, evident in his writing and life.
Death of Edmund White: End of an Era in Transatlantic Cultural Exchange
Edmund White, a renowned American author, died at 85 in New York, leaving a legacy as a crucial cultural bridge between the US and Europe, evident in his writing and life.
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32% Bias Score
The Great Gatsby's" Enduring Legacy: From Obscurity to Literary Greatness
Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," initially a commercial failure selling under 25,000 copies, has become a leading American novel, celebrated through adaptations and consistent high rankings in literary polls, showcasing its enduring themes of the American Dream,...
The Great Gatsby's" Enduring Legacy: From Obscurity to Literary Greatness
Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," initially a commercial failure selling under 25,000 copies, has become a leading American novel, celebrated through adaptations and consistent high rankings in literary polls, showcasing its enduring themes of the American Dream,...
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40% Bias Score
The Great Gatsby" at 100: Enduring Relevance in Modern Classrooms
The Great Gatsby", celebrating its 100th anniversary, remains a high school English staple, sparking classroom discussions on wealth inequality and social mobility using modern comparisons such as the movie "Parasite", generating varied student reactions.
The Great Gatsby" at 100: Enduring Relevance in Modern Classrooms
The Great Gatsby", celebrating its 100th anniversary, remains a high school English staple, sparking classroom discussions on wealth inequality and social mobility using modern comparisons such as the movie "Parasite", generating varied student reactions.
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32% Bias Score
The Antidote": Russell's Exploration of Trauma and the American Dream
Karen Russell's "The Antidote" uses the 1935 Nebraska dust storms and floods as a backdrop for a story about a Prairie Witch who absorbs the pain of others, revealing the lasting impact of trauma on a community and the complex history of land ownership in America.
The Antidote": Russell's Exploration of Trauma and the American Dream
Karen Russell's "The Antidote" uses the 1935 Nebraska dust storms and floods as a backdrop for a story about a Prairie Witch who absorbs the pain of others, revealing the lasting impact of trauma on a community and the complex history of land ownership in America.
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24% Bias Score
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes": A 1925 Bestseller's Enduring Appeal
Anita Loos's "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", published in 1925, became a surprise bestseller, contrasting with the year's other literary giants, and was later adapted into a musical starring Marilyn Monroe, showcasing its enduring appeal through its comedic take on flapper culture and social satire.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes": A 1925 Bestseller's Enduring Appeal
Anita Loos's "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", published in 1925, became a surprise bestseller, contrasting with the year's other literary giants, and was later adapted into a musical starring Marilyn Monroe, showcasing its enduring appeal through its comedic take on flapper culture and social satire.
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48% Bias Score
Walter Tevis: Outsider Success
Walter Tevis (1928-1984), despite achieving popular success with novels like "The Hustler" and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" adapted into major films, remained largely excluded from the literary establishment due to his focus on action-driven narratives and his unconventional life choices.
Walter Tevis: Outsider Success
Walter Tevis (1928-1984), despite achieving popular success with novels like "The Hustler" and "The Man Who Fell to Earth" adapted into major films, remained largely excluded from the literary establishment due to his focus on action-driven narratives and his unconventional life choices.
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56% Bias Score
The Great Gatsby": Enduring Legacy of a Literary Masterpiece
On the centennial of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," renewed interest in the novel's Long Island setting and its enduring themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream is evident through various adaptations, tours, and continued academic study; the novel's initial poor sales contrasted w...
The Great Gatsby": Enduring Legacy of a Literary Masterpiece
On the centennial of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," renewed interest in the novel's Long Island setting and its enduring themes of wealth, class, and the American Dream is evident through various adaptations, tours, and continued academic study; the novel's initial poor sales contrasted w...
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48% Bias Score
The Great Gatsby" at 100: From Literary Flop to Cultural Icon
Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," initially a commercial flop, has become a literary icon, inspiring adaptations and celebrations on its 100th anniversary, reflecting its enduring themes of the American Dream and the Jazz Age.
The Great Gatsby" at 100: From Literary Flop to Cultural Icon
Published on April 10, 1925, F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," initially a commercial flop, has become a literary icon, inspiring adaptations and celebrations on its 100th anniversary, reflecting its enduring themes of the American Dream and the Jazz Age.
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24% Bias Score
Re-release of Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me" Highlights Lasting Influence
Rivages/Noir re-released Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me", a 1952 novel exploring the psyche of a violent sheriff, along with a collection of essays, "Voyage à travers l'œuvre de Jim Thompson", highlighting its impact on contemporary authors.
Re-release of Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me" Highlights Lasting Influence
Rivages/Noir re-released Jim Thompson's "The Killer Inside Me", a 1952 novel exploring the psyche of a violent sheriff, along with a collection of essays, "Voyage à travers l'œuvre de Jim Thompson", highlighting its impact on contemporary authors.
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44% Bias Score
Mary McCarthy's "Memories of a Catholic Girlhood": A Literary Account of Trauma and Resilience
Mary McCarthy, a renowned 20th-century American writer, recounts her difficult childhood marked by parental loss and abusive care in her autobiography "Memories of a Catholic Girlhood," detailing experiences such as being taped shut at night and revealing the lasting impact on her life and literary ...
Mary McCarthy's "Memories of a Catholic Girlhood": A Literary Account of Trauma and Resilience
Mary McCarthy, a renowned 20th-century American writer, recounts her difficult childhood marked by parental loss and abusive care in her autobiography "Memories of a Catholic Girlhood," detailing experiences such as being taped shut at night and revealing the lasting impact on her life and literary ...
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36% Bias Score
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