literature
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Back in grad school, I imagined that maybe I’d write a bestselling novel, and maybe it would be adapted for the screen, and maybe my tombstone would read: She contributed very serious literature to civilization.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
When the subject of literature came up, Monroe seemed compelled to play to ditzy expectations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Question: How do you view the evolution of Central American literature?
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
That distinction is especially relevant in discussions surrounding “The Odyssey,” a mythological epic that has been reimagined across centuries through theater, literature, film and visual art.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Then Mrs. Darrell Embree called out, “The Sweet Singer has hit the nail on the head with that one! It is the finest piece of literature written in our lifetime!”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Vocabulary lists containing literature
St. Patrick's Day Vocabulary: Words With Irish and Gaelic Roots
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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National Librarian Day
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