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Quote of the Day by William Faulkner: 'The next time you try to seduce anyone, don't do it with talk...women know more about words' - a timeless truth from one of the greatest writers of 20th centuryWilliam Faulkner, a Nobel laureate, highlighted a timeless truth. Words can be deceptive, but actions demonstrate genuine intent and charac...
Quote of the day by William Faulkner: 'You don’t love because: you love despite; not for the virtues, but despite the faults...'Genuine love transcends flaws, disappointments, and imperfections, as it's built on acceptance rather than admiration of strengths. William...
Quote of the Day by William Faulkner: 'The past is never dead...'—Inspiring quotes by one of the most significant American writers of all timeWilliam Faulkner's enduring quote, "The past is never dead. It’s not even past," highlights how history profoundly shapes our present. His ...
Quote of the day by American author William Faulkner: 'Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries. Try to be better than yourself'Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner believed in constant self-growth. His quote, "Always dream and shoot higher than you know you c...
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: 'There are 2 types of people, those who accomplish things, and those who claim to do so. The first group is less crowded'Mark Twain, a celebrated American writer and humorist, is recognized as the father of American literature. His enduring works, including "T...
Quote of the day by American author William Faulkner: 'You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore'William Faulkner's literary impact endures decades after his death. His unique storytelling and exploration of the American South have shap...
From auction blocks to Trump’s hands: The Nobel medal has been sold before for millionsNobel Prizes are fetching millions at auctions. Dmitry Muratov sold his for over 100 million dollars. James Watson and Francis Crick also s...
Quote of the day by Mark Twain: "A successful book is not made of what is in it, but of what is..."Mark Twain, a celebrated American humorist and writer, is renowned for his sharp observations of 19th-century life. His iconic works, like ...
Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway among US copyrights expiring in 2025Numerous artistic works, including 'A Farewell to Arms,' cartoon character Popeye the Sailor, and Tintin, will enter the public domain in t...
Popeye and Tintin enter the public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner and HemingwayPopeye can punch without permission and Tintin can roam freely starting in 2025. The two classic comic characters who first appeared in 192...
- Not a man, I'm a hat
In this passage, the author explores the concept of identity using an unconventional analogy of a hat versus a man. They cite William Faulk...
Iconic American author Cormac McCarthy passes away at 89The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, who was best known for books such as 'The Road' and 'No Country For Old Men'., died on June 13.
'Blackmail', rare James M. Cain story about a blind Korean War veteran, published for first timeCain, who died in 1977 at 85, is widely regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest crime fiction writers and would describe his work as...
'Spare' but not stingy: Top takeaways from Prince Harry's memoirBereaved boy, troubled teen, wartime soldier, unhappy royal - many facets of Prince Harry are revealed.
Two rare, unreleased stories 'Charlie Roberts' and 'Only Stand and Wait' by Shirley Jackson published for fansJackson, who died in 1965 at age 48, was a prolific writer who completed eight novels and hundreds of stories.
Colson Whitehead wins Pulitzer for 'The Nickel Boys', becomes rare author to be honoured with the prize for consecutive booksThree years ago, he won for his Civil War era novel 'The Underground Railroad.'
From William Hale to Lyndon B Johnson, politicians who abopted absurd measures to win electionsWilliam Hale “Big Bill” Thompson ranks among the most corrupt politicians in US history.
New Orleans' French Quarter: The lounging pad for some of America’s greatest writersThe French Quarter was where Tennessee Williams dreamt of streetcar & Faulkner entertained.
Timeless Ernie: What makes the author evergreen legendHemingway published seven novels, six short-story collections and two non-fiction works in his lifetime and won the Nobel Prize in Literatu...
Suffering is always optionalThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” is George Santayana’s most famous quote. By that token, the heroine of the ...