Syrian author Khaled Khalifa, a titan of contemporary Arabic literature, dies at 59.
Khalifa is considered one of the most important figures in contemporary Arabic literature, known for his vivid and moving writings.
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The winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature has been announced.
“I hope they can find a kind of peace in, or from, my writing.” - Jon Fosse
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Tamil writer Ambai has been selected for the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award that recognises and salutes sustained and outstanding contribution to writing and literature in India.
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Combining theater, burlesque and modern dance: Seattle’s Noveltease Theatre, a literary burlesque company, is presenting “A Metamodern Prometheus” Oct. 5-7 at Theatre Off Jackson.
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