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Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent and ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94

During his 50-year career, he represented dozens of best-selling authors, including Ken Follett, Stephen Hawking and Michael Lewis.

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Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent and ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

“The other Peruvian” (alongside Mario Vargas Llosa), he exposed the heedlessness of the upper crust, which he knew well, and the suffering of the underclasses.

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

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Muere Alfredo Bryce Echenique, novelista peruano, a los 87 años

En sus galardonados libros, aportó una visión desde dentro a las historias sobre la indiferencia de la élite de su país y el sufrimiento silencioso de las clases más desfavorecidas.

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Muere Alfredo Bryce Echenique, novelista peruano, a los 87 años

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Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97

His Cold War thrillers “The Ipcress File” and “Funeral in Berlin” brought a documentary-style realism to the spy genre.

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Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97

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Book Review: ‘Chain of Ideas,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

In “Chain of Ideas,” Ibram X. Kendi argues that a modern form of xenophobia has come to dominate conservative movements across the world.

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Book Review: ‘Chain of Ideas,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

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Book Review: ‘Salt Lakes,’ by Caroline Tracey

In a new book, Caroline Tracey explores the mysteries and beauty of salt lakes.

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Book Review: ‘Salt Lakes,’ by Caroline Tracey