literary
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Anthony Puzo, who oversees his father's literary estate, said Trigiani was astonished to learn that the character of Vito, the formidable Corleone family patriarch, was inspired by his grandmother.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
The capital was recognised for its large, high-quality, accessible cultural scene, which included "theatre, art galleries, museums, literary festivals, live music and comedy".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Valeria Luiselli stunned the literary world with her 2019 novel “Lost Children Archive,” which beautifully explored themes of family and immigration.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The study also connects these ideas to the non-Euclidean geometry explored later in the Paradiso, suggesting Dante's cosmology may contain surprisingly advanced physical concepts hidden within its literary framework.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
She was talking “books” with Mr. Gouvernail and trying to draw from him his opinion upon current literary topics.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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