Tag #Literature

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Ferrante's Anonymity Exposes Gender Bias in Literature

Elena Ferrante, author of the Neapolitan novels, maintains her anonymity, which highlights gender biases in the publishing industry; her success challenges conventional marketing strategies and inspires debate.

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Rushdie's "Eleventh Hour" Explores Mortality and Resilience

Salman Rushdie's new book, "The Eleventh Hour," a collection of three novellas bookended by a prologue and epilogue, will be released globally on November 4th, exploring themes of mortality and his relationship with various places following the 2022 attack.

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Belarusian Author Wins Leipzig Book Prize for Dystopian Novel Predicting Belarus's Annexation

Alhierd Bachareviฤ, a Belarusian author living in exile, won the Leipzig Book Prize for his 740-page novel "Europe's Dogs," a dystopian vision of a future where Belarus is annexed by Russia, highlighting the fragility of Belarusian independence and the importance of cultural preservation.

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zeit.de
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Leipzig Book Fair Addresses Economic Challenges with Diverse Program

The Leipzig Book Fair (March 27-30) confronts economic challenges in the publishing industry with a diverse program featuring Norway as the guest country, influencers, Nobel laureates, an 'Audiowelt,' and a concurrent Manga-Comic-Con, while Angela Merkel's sold-out biography reading exemplifies the ...

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Diverse Shortlist Announced for 2024 Dylan Thomas Prize

The 2024 Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize shortlist, chosen from 12 entries, features six writers under 39: Eley Williams (short stories), Yael van der Wouden (novel), Ferdia Lennon (novel), Seรกn Hewitt (poetry), Rebecca Watson (novel), and Yasmin Zaher (novel), with the winner announced on May...

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McCann's "Twist" Explores Undersea Cables and Global Connectivity

Colum McCann's "Twist" follows Irish journalist Anthony Fennell as he joins cable repair engineer John Conway aboard the Georges Lecointe to repair a broken undersea cable off the west coast of Africa, highlighting the vulnerability of global digital infrastructure and the environmental consequences...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
faz.net
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F.A.Z. Launches AI-Powered Game "Wortmalerei

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung launched "Wortmalerei," an AI-powered game where players describe an image (this week: a majestic library) to an AI for image recreation, with success measured by similarity.

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Soldaat-hovenier": A Gardener's War and Love

Soldaat-hovenier" is a graphic novel depicting the experiences of a Belgian gardener-soldier, Alois, during World War I, his unwavering love for his fiancรฉe, and his gradual psychological transformation throughout the war, culminating in his return and uncertain future.

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Zhadan's War: Literary Resistance and the Ukrainian Struggle

Serhiy Zhadan, a renowned Ukrainian author, combines his literary work with active participation in the war against Russia, depicted in his new book, "Keiner wird um etwas bitten," which powerfully illustrates the daily realities and resilience of Ukrainians amidst the ongoing conflict.

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zeit.de
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Weimar Celebrates 250 Years of Goethe's "Faust" with Major Exhibitions

The Klassik Stiftung Weimar is dedicating 2024 to Goethe's "Faust", with five exhibitions across its institutions, including the Schiller Museum and the Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek, showcasing original manuscripts, personal items, and contemporary art related to the drama, commemorating Goethe's...

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Six Nominees Announced for 2024 Libris Literature Prize

The six nominees for the 2024 Libris Literature Prize, awarded to the best Dutch-language novel, were announced today: Maurits de Bruijn (Man maakt stuk), Guido van Heulendonk (De kroon met twee pieken), Safae el Khannoussi (Oroppa), Falun Ellie Koos (Rouwdouwers), Marijke Schermer (In het oog), and...

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Spain Celebrates International Women's Day with Feminist Book Recommendations

In Spain, International Women's Day (March 8th) will see demonstrations and celebrations advocating for women's rights, accompanied by recommendations for ten recently published books promoting feminism and gender equality.

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