literary
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“I appreciate her lyrics and their literary complexity, but don’t really seek out her music,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026
A quintessential American author gets his due: There are countless American writers who have shaped the country’s literary landscape, but one famous figure rarely gets mentioned in the conversation.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
She works on programming art and installations at LAX that showcase the city’s vibrant arts scene, including its literary merits.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
But as he turns to the story of his father’s past, Mr. Murakami’s distant, delicate perspective begins to feel less like a literary device and more like emotional reticence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Latin did not drive Norse out as the literary tongue.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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