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literary

[lit-uh-rer-ee] / ˈlɪt əˌrɛr i /


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He has received a literary award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta, and made a video for Sir Elton John.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Fiedler’s propositions about masculine relationships turned out to be merely the opening shocks in his critical investigations of our country’s literary past.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The writer sat down with AFP in Panama, where she is attending the Centroamerica Cuenta literary festival.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The spiky succulents are signifiers of what makes the desert special to people, said poet Ruth Nolan, the Mojave Desert literary laureate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In addition to offering literary treasure hunts, Book Scavenger provides a wonderful online community for book lovers of all ages.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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