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- Newman delivers a masterpiece in 'Harps and Angels' (The Springfield News-Leader)
Randy Newman skewers the Supremes on his new album, and it's not Diana Ross he's singing about. "Harps and Angels" targets the Supreme Court troika of Scalia, Alito and Thomas in a verse sure to draw the ire of the PC police.
- Poet who gave identity to Palestinians dies (CNN.com)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Mahmoud Darwish, whose prose gave voice to the Palestinian experience of exile, occupation and infighting, died Saturday in Houston, Texas. He was 67.
- The power of Peter Piper: How alliteration enhances poetry, prose, and memory (PhysOrg)
From nursery rhymes to Shakespearian sonnets, alliterations have always been an important aspect of poetry whether as an interesting aesthetic touch or just as something fun to read. But a recent study suggests that this literary technique is useful not only for poetry but also for memory.
- In brief: Paris Hilton furthers her presidential campaign with video - First Post
In brief: Paris Hilton furthers her presidential campaign with videoFirst Post, UK - 2 hours agoScottish poet Mick Imlah has won the prestigious Forward prize for poetry. The 52-year-old scooped the Ă‚ÂŁ10000 award for his second collection, ...
- Seraiki community not politically inclined - The News International
Seraiki community not politically inclinedThe News International, Pakistan - 25 minutes ago... Hamal Faqir Leghari and others belonging to Sindh contribute more to Seraiki poetry, which have different themes including love for the beloved and love ...
- 'Goldengrove' follows grief-stricken teenager (Akron Beacon Journal)
So much seems tragic when we're teenagers: our appeal — or rather, the lack thereof — to the opposite sex; our embarrassing parents; a spectacularly bad haircut. Nico, the 13-year-old protagonist of Francine Prose's new novel, experiences all that through the prism of true tragedy: the death of her golden, talented older sister, Margaret.
- Diversions for July 24, 2008 (The Gleaner)
LINCOLN HERITAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY'S UNDERGROUNDS MUSIC SERIES — featuring Midstreem Bluegrass Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Gazebo, Dale City Park, Dale, Ind. (donations will be accepted).
- Simic's poety expressed in song - Wesleyan Argus
Simic's poety expressed in songWesleyan Argus, CT - 12 hours agoBruce also noted how the fantasy in Simic’s poems would come to life through both interpretations. Audience members seemed to agree that the artistic ...
- Japanese community remembers bombing - Daily Gleaner
Japanese community remembers bombingDaily Gleaner, Canada - 14 hours agoAt the peace ceremony in Fredericton, children were treated to stories, poetry readings and songs by a choir composed of members of the local Japanese ...
- Elegy’ is sensitive depiction of man’s last chance at love - Daily Gazette
“Elegy” is such a beautiful word. It at once encompasses and transcends sorrow, sadness and regret. It is, properly speaking, a lament — a word and feeling one comprehends with a tremor of recognition. The longer one lives, the more profound is ...
- Humble Hurrahs at Emily Dickinson Museum - The Sophian
Humble Hurrahs at Emily Dickinson MuseumThe Sophian, MA - 3 hours agoWithin the Homestead were drafts of Dickinson's poetry, including the challenging poem, "It Sifts through Leaden Sieves," biographies about Emily's close ...
- Business forum: Your story? Just the facts, ma'am - Minneapolis Star Tribune
Business forum: Your story? Just the facts, ma'amMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 4 hours agoSimple, direct statements in government-style, gray-flannel prose. No lying, no embellishing. Leave out the poetry. Write in clear declarations that begin ...
- Fitting the Art In: Farah Marklevits Opens the “River Readings at ... - River Cities Reader
Fitting the Art In: Farah Marklevits Opens the “River Readings at ...River Cities Reader, IA - 13 minutes ago"I didn't really get interested in poetry until I got here," explains author and Augustana College alumna Farah Marklevits, during a recent interview on the ...
- Water inspires students' art - Arizona Daily Star
Water inspires students' artArizona Daily Star, AZ - 3 hours agoOnce the students have completed the course they move on to the Poetry Writing Workshop and/or Mixed Media Art Workshop and prepare their work for the ...
- A dogwood's roots extend to Updike - Philadelphia Inquirer
SHILLINGTON, Pa. - The front door of the white-shingled house at 116 Philadelphia Ave. whips open, and Norita R. King, notary public, fixes me in the crosshairs of her glare. "I'm not open. What do you want? The hours are 1 to 6! I'm semiretired. I ...
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