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Why can't we be kind? (A Pollyanna's case for the nice review.)

Why can't we be kind? (A Pollyanna's case for the nice review.)

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Listening To Africa: Three African Writers Discuss the History and Future of African Music

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By Literary Hub | December 5, 2024

An emo note by a 14-year-old Franz Kafka is up for auction.

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On World AIDS Day What Does It Mean to Live in a Culture Defined By Virality?

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