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Holden Caulfield: Egotistical Whiner or Melancholy Boy Genius?

Holden Caulfield: Egotistical Whiner or Melancholy Boy Genius?

From Jesus-Figure to Incestuous Impulses, 13 Critics Weigh In

By Emily Temple | July 2, 2018

The Surprising Stories Behind the Pen Names of 10 Famous Authors

The Surprising Stories Behind the Pen Names of 10 Famous Authors

Including Some You May Not Have Known About

By Emily Temple | June 28, 2018

Which Books Do Famous Authors Read and Recommend Most?

Which Books Do Famous Authors Read and Recommend Most?

Or, How to Read Like Your Favorite Writers

By Emily Temple | June 26, 2018

The Man Booker Prize: By the Numbers

The Man Booker Prize: By the Numbers

How Many Story Collections Have Made the Shortlist? Who's Won It Most?

By Emily Temple | June 25, 2018

12 Famous Authors at Work With Their Dogs

12 Famous Authors at Work With Their Dogs

The Most Literary Take Your Dog to Work Day

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Writing Wisdom from Anne Carson:

Writing Wisdom from Anne Carson: "It is Very Fun to Delete Stuff"

And Other Insights from One of our Greatest Living Writers

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