26 July, 2010
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‘Tis the birthday of George Bernard Shaw. That’s right, the Irish playwright and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature {1925}, was born July 26, 1856. In honor of his big day, a few of his words: “I often quote … Continue reading
20 July, 2010
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As you no doubt know, the literary world has been all adither, since hearing that the safe deposit boxes housing Kafka’s hidden works, were to be opened. The intrigue, I know. And yet, I can’t help wondering… If the manuscripts … Continue reading
29 June, 2010
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The author of famed The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, was born June 29, 1900 in Lyon, France. As is our custom, a few words from the man of the hour … “Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it … Continue reading
18 June, 2010
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Literature purists, brace yourselves: The Edinburgh International Book Festival will have a hint of the dramatic this August, as it partners with the film festival. Oh yes, it’s true–the two festivals are working on a jointjoint project aimed at exploring … Continue reading
16 June, 2010
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Joyce Carol Oates was born June 16, 1938. So, as is our custom here at The Bibliophile’s Adventurers Club, a few words from the birthday girl: “I never change, I simply become more myself.” “If you are a writer you … Continue reading