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J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89

Even admirers admitted his densely intellectual work could be “punishing.” Still, some considered him one of England’s most important poets.

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J.H. Prynne, Erudite and Elusive British Poet, Dies at 89

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In ‘All the Cameras in My Room,’ Michael DeForge Doesn’t Shy Away From an Absurd Premise

In his new story collection, “All the Cameras in My Room,” the cartoonist Michael DeForge doesn’t shy away from an absurd premise, and his characters are often monsters we know and love.

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In ‘All the Cameras in My Room,’ Michael DeForge Doesn’t Shy Away From an Absurd Premise

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Pulitzer Winner Says Don't Kill Your Darlings

On a recent episode of the “Book Review” podcast, Daniel Kraus, the Pulitzer-winning author of the novel “Angel Down,” shared why the old writing advice to “kill your darlings” has never worked for him. Instead, he believes writers should follow the ideas they love most and let them grow ...

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Pulitzer Winner Says Don't Kill Your Darlings

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Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir

“Wild Swans,” a best-selling 1991 memoir, told the story of a stoic mother holding her family together amid torture and imprisonment under Mao’s regime.

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Xia De-hong, 94, Dies; Persecuted in China, She Starred in Daughter’s Memoir

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Patricia Cornwell on Her Dark Childhood and Best-Selling Novels

The crime novelist discusses her new memoir “True Crime.” Also, Daniel Kraus, winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for fiction, talks about his novel “Angel Down.”

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Patricia Cornwell on Her Dark Childhood and Best-Selling Novels

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How ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life

The filmmakers behind this adaptation of a best-selling novel were adamant that their ovine sleuths not seem like humans in, well, sheep’s clothing.

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How ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Brought its Ovine Sleuths to Life