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- Hollywood discovers author Scranton native’s book on Tolstoy transformed into film starring Christopher Plummer, Helen ... (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
ay Parini has written a few shelves’ worth of books over the past four decades, from highly detailed historical novels to lyrical, nature-influenced poetry collections to hefty biographies on some of the most cherished authors in all of American letters.
- Bangladesh mourns death of poet Samudra Gupta - New Kerala
Widely known by his pen name, Mannan, he worked for many newspapers since 1960. He was general secretary of Bangladesh' National Poetry Council. Among the many awards he received was one from the government of Tripura in India. His poems have been ...
- Round Town for August 7-10th - WSLS.com
Round Town for August 7-10thWSLS.com, VA - 8 hours agoActivities are free and include special musical performances, lectures, poetry readings, a poetry slam, artist demonstrations, face painting, ...
- Anniversary Schedule (Great Falls Tribune)
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Going-to-the-Sun Road, the 50-mile alpine road across Glacier National Park, and there are a number of celebrations planned for Friday.
- Jacksonville poetry artists look forward to international slam (The Florida Times-Union)
Lucie Roberts is enthusiastic about spitting - the hip-hop term that has found its way to spoken-word poetry.
- Annie Regan - Mayo News
Annie ReganMayo News, Ireland - 57 minutes agoShe always helped the children with homework, especially poetry, for which she had a great love. Her favourite poem was Joseph Mary Plunkett’s, ...
- 'Jewish Exponent' Wins 13 City, State Journalism Awards - Jewish Exponent
Jewish Exponent'Jewish Exponent' Wins 13 City, State Journalism AwardsJewish Exponent, PA - 37 minutes ago1 "Amazed at Their Beauty," on three recent volumes of poetry; the April 26 "Facing Death," about an Italian family at Auschwitz; the May 10 "Not for the ...
- Simplicity and repetition may explain staying power of songs - Herald Tribune
It only takes a single exposure, and in an instant, your whole day can change. The infection is rapid and feels potentially unending. One minute you're minding your own business and the next you find that you can't stop thinking, humming, or singing ...
- Life-long bonds emerge from Minneapolis bridge tragedy - Argus Leader
MINNEAPOLIS - A year ago, Jennifer Holmes and Betsy Sathers were strangers. Now they golf together every Tuesday. Ron Engebretsen knew neither woman a year ago, but now he often calls one of them when he can’t sleep. On Aug. 1, 2007, they all lost ...
- Out and About: Aug. 13 - 24 - Mansfield News
Out and About: Aug. 13 - 24Mansfield News, MA - Aug 14, 2008Open mic signup, 8 pm Open mic followed by featured poet, concludes with poetry slam. The Trinity Church Flea Market every Saturday. ...
- On issues, Obama poetry won't rhyme - Everett Herald
Barack Obama is such a stand-up guy that he'll stand up twice -- once for each side of an issue. The poetry reading on change and hope is over. Now that he has to talk about real policy, there's little rhyme in the rhythm. Take James Johnson, who was ...
- Signposts: Berkeley group names '10 best ethical destinations" (Contra Costa Times)
Also, passport cards are must-haves for Americans, World Heritage selects 27 new sites and Wild Horse Sanctuary to host open house.
- Christina Patterson: Where poetry still has power - The Independent
Mahmoud Darwish, who died at the weekend, was, according to the Egyptian novelist Ahdaf Soueif, "the last poet who could fill a football stadium". In a country that regards poetry as a pastime for the lost and the lonely – like, say, knitting tea ...
- Dictatorship taking last breath: Shahbaz - Nation
LAHORE - Newly-elected Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif on Sunday said that though he did not believe in political victimisation, but a fair accountability of those who had indulged in massive corruption in the past eight years would be ...
- A spectacular blizzard and a master clown - Taipei Times
Slava¡¦s Snow Show promises a series of fantastic spectacles: a snow blizzard made of confetti that engulfs the audience; a giant spider web that forms on stage and wraps around the audience; and life-sized balls that bounce about the theater. This ...
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