Word Scarfer

Exploring the hidden corners of literature
Reviews and reflections from the vast history of words

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4,000 years ago, Enheduanna, a high priestess of the goddess Inanna became history's first named author—and even had an "author bio" on a Sumerian clay tablet.
#Literature #History #AncientWriting #Enheduanna

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If you are looking for a surreal experience, pick up The Codex Seraphinianus. Written in an invented language with strange, dreamlike illustrations, this bizarre creation serves as a rich kernel for imagination, letting the peruser travel to scapes unknown.
#book #strange #codex

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While Gutenberg’s printing press is widely celebrated, the true pioneer of movable type printing was Bi Sheng in 11th-century China. Using individual clay characters, he created a system that allowed for faster reproduction of texts.
#History #BiSheng #MovableType #PrintingPress

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Ella Minnow Pea
An epistolary novel that talks about an island banning letters one by one, diving into the quirks of language restrictions, creating a fascinating puzzle that’s perfect for fans of wordplay and linguistic creativity. #BookRecommendations