The Colombian novelist mixed fiction and fact to capture the outsize reality of Latin America. Even if you’ve never watched a priest levitate, a carpet fly or a drop of blood climb over curbs, there’s something for you.
Tag: Books and Literature
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The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature
Understanding the often-overlooked links between math and literature can enhance your appreciation of both.
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In ‘Hamnet,’ Shakespeare’s Wife Takes the Stage, at Last
A Royal Shakespeare Company adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s hit novel gives voice and agency to a historical character we know little about.
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How a Tiny Literary Magazine Became a Springboard for Great Irish Writing
The Stinging Fly has helped launch several of Ireland’s most promising writers. How has a publication with 1,000 subscribers carved a niche in the Irish canon?
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My Mother: The Reader I’ve Always Wanted but May Never Have
How a language barrier can both limit and liberate.