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literature

[lit-er-uh-cher, -choor, li-truh-] / ˈlɪt ər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, ˈlɪ trə- /


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“Railroaded” is a memoir of Mr. Naiden’s time on the tracks, an uncommon volume within the ample subway literature that focuses on “the subway as a workplace.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

It’s this exposé of societal absurdity and Meursault’s atheistic refusal to play along with pacifying notions of sin and redemption, that makes“The Stranger” a pinnacle of confrontational literature.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They consulted experts in modern bees and reviewed scientific literature in detail.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The literature shows that one of the channels through which energy price shocks, like other commodity price shocks, can impact the economy is the central bank.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Icelanders are among the most literate in the world and the Icelandic sagas rate among the greatest in literature.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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