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Discovering the World of John Irving Oh boy, let me tell you about John Irving. This guy is a literary legend. He’s written 14 novels, a handful of screenplays, and has won awards left and right. But, let’s start from the beginning. John Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1942. He grew up…
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Discovering the Literary Mastermind of Jhumpa Lahiri Hey there friend! I am so excited to talk to you about Jhumpa Lahiri! I mean, who doesn’t love a good Pulitzer Prize-winning author, am I right? Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American author and professor who has made a name for herself in the literary world. Born in…
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Junot Diaz: Unveiling the Untold Story Oh boy, let me tell you about Junot Diaz! This dude is a literary powerhouse, a total bad-ass when it comes to writing about the immigrant experience, masculinity, and the Dominican Republic. If you haven’t read his work yet, you’re missing out on one of the most exciting voices…
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The Literary Genius of John Updike John Updike is the epitome of cool. He was a writer, poet, literary critic and cartoonist who left an indelible mark on American literature in the second half of the 20th century. He is best known for his Rabbit series of novels, which follow the life of Harry “Rabbit”…
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Uncovering Whitehead’s World Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be here talking about one of the most influential authors of the 21st century, Colson Whitehead. For those of you unfamiliar with Whitehead, he is an American novelist, essayist, and journalist. He has written six novels, two books of non-fiction, and one collection of essays. He…
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