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Washington's Monument February, 1885 - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "Washington's Monument February, 1885," by Walt Whitman.
Watching, Silently Weeping
Have you ever ventured out to the beach at night? Have you watched the waves, as you felt the sand squitch-squish between your bare toes? In On the Beach
Watership Down - Richard Adams
Watership Down is a fantasy novel by Richard Adams. The narrator is omniscient, and the story is told mostly from Hazel's point of view.
Watership Down Quotes
Watership Down is a novel by Richard Adams. The work is an allegory: a fantasy about a group of rabbits in search of a warren. Here are a few quotes from Watership Down.
Waves
The Waves is a novel by Virginia Woolf. The book is a narrative in Woolf's stream-of-consciousness style (first published in 1931). Here, Woolf gives into
Way of Thoreau...
Way of Thoreau...
We Are the Stories We Tell?
If you've ever wondered what the writer thought of his or her work, how he or she wanted the words to sound, how the rise and fall of the lines were supposed to
We As Women - Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935)
(charlotte perkins gilman, strength and courage, writer directory, blood one, homework help, mother and wife, soft hair, directory book, frocks, public opinion, innocence, mankind, book reviews, hats, wisdom, angels, texts,Read "We As Women," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman \(1860-1935\).)
We As Women...
Women's History Month is the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of women writers, but it's also important to remember famous heroines, who have
We May Live Together - Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672)
Read "We May Live Together," by Anne Bradstreet.
We Never Said Farewell - Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907)
Read "We Never Said Farewell," by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907).
We Two Boys Together Clinging - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "We Two Boys Together Clinging," by Walt Whitman.
We Two, How Long We Were Fool'd - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "We Two, How Long We Were Fool'd," by Walt Whitman.
We are Seven - William Wordsworth
Read "We are Seven," by William Wordsworth.
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Weave in, My Hardy Life - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "Weave in, My Hardy Life," by Walt Whitman.
Wedded Bliss - Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935)
(charlotte perkins gilman, wedded bliss, writer directory, homework help, directory book, clam, devotion, sheep, salmon, mate, lion, book reviews, texts, shell, fly, sky,Read "Wedded Bliss," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman \(1860-1935\).)
Wedding Day
It's the literature of love, romance and ritual. Read about the wedding day of famous literary characters. How do the weddings of Jane Eyre, Madame Bovary and King Arthur all differ? You can also use passages in literature to celebrate your passion on the special day. Read more about weddings in literature!
Weddings -- What's Romantic About Literature?
Summer is the time of weddings, and the season for nuptuals is well underway. While you're preparing for your own wedding, watching someone you know walk down
Werewolf
A werewolf is half-man and half-wolf. As legend has it, a full moon may cause the transformation of the werewolf to begin. Read more about werewolves.
Werewolf Literature
A werewolf is a person, who is transformed into a wolf. William of Palerne wrote,
West of the Border
An important question Lape asks is:
West of the Border
West of the Border
West-Saxon Prose - A History of English Literature
Read "A History of English Literature.": anglo saxon chronicle history of english literature west saxons west saxon complete conquest
Wharton Travels
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American writer who traveled around the world, enlivening her tales with the exoticism of far off places. As a child, her
What About "The Village Blacksmith"?
Perhaps you still remember reciting lines from
What About Charles Bovary?
Many of the discussions related to Madame Bovary involves Emma Bovary, the young wife of a country doctor. But, what about her husband? When the novel first
What About Coleridge?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge was born on October 21, 1772. He was the youngest of ten children. His father was John Coleridge; and his mother was Ann Bowden
What About Columbus? -- Dreaming About New Worlds
The first recorded celebration of Columbus Day in the United States was on October 12, 1792. Columbus Day was then recognized in 1892 upon the 400th anniversary
What About Cupid?
Cupid is the god of love in Roman mythology. He was the son of Venus and Mercury. In Greek mythology, he was Eros, son of Aphrodite and Hermes. He fell in love
What About Love?
Love is defined as a deep feeling of tenderness and affection for a person, often involving an intense desire or attraction. In literature, writers have written
What About Lula? -- Carson McCullers in Books & Literature
On June 4, 1940, Carson McCullers published
What About Robin Hood?
The legend of Robin Hood has captured our imaginations for more than 500 years. He's that trickster-like character, a roving outlaw and nobleman who robs from
What About Super-Sizing the Classics?
What's the big deal with small books? They're easy to carry around; they don't take up much space on the book shelf; and, for many people, those handy volumes
What About The Innocents Abroad? -- Discover Mark Twain in Europe and the Holy Land...
Mark Twain's book,
What About The Raven?
The Raven is one of the poems for which Edgar Allan Poe is best known, but did you know where and how the work was first published? Edgar Allan Poe is known for
What About Tolkien?
J.R.R. Tolkien is one of the most famous writers in literary history.
What About Washington Irving?
Washington Irving wrote essays, biographies, short stories, and novels. Stories like
What About a Wedding...
Summer is the time of weddings, and the season for nuptuals is well underway. While you're preparing for your own wedding, watching someone you know walk down
What About the "Other" Shelley?
It's true. When somebody mentions Shelley, which Shelley comes to mind? Is it the famous author of Frankenstein or the revolutionary Romantic poet (famous for
What About the Brontes?
In her journey to demythologize the Brontë sisters, Miller focuses most closely on Charlotte Brontë, whose ambition from an early age was to be
What About the Mockingbirds?
I remember the first time I read To Kill a Mockingbird--I was transfixed. It was a requirement and all that (sometimes a sure sign that students will hate it),
What About the Murderer, Or Was It the Poet?
Imagine discovering an unknown poem by a great poet like Emily Dickinson. It may shed new light on her life and works! Who would want to think that such a poem
What Am I After All - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "What Am I After All," by Walt Whitman.
What Are the Myths of the Bronte Sisters?
Long ago, the lives of the Brontë sisters--Charlotte, Emily and Anne--reached mythic proportions, as they compelled fanatical devotion. However, as Lucasta
What Best I See in Thee - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "What Best I See in Thee," by Walt Whitman.
What Bones May Say... Cervantes
What Bones May Say... Cervantes
What Celebration!
Hanukkah is the Jewish festival of lights, commemorating the rededication of the Jerusalem temple. With the giving of gifts, the lighting of the menorah,
What Day is This?
Yes, it's finally the 4th of July. We call it Independence Day in the U.S.--the day we all hang out, watch the fireworks, and think about how many years this
What Day is This?... That We May Fool Ourselves...
Mark Twain once wrote:
What Did the Slaves Write About?
The slave narratives of Harriet Jacobs, Frederick Douglass and other American slaves played an important part in the abolitionist movement, but the tales also
What Do We Expect?
Number and words and whatever comes in between...The Phantom Tollbooth is a modern fairy tale--famous for its wordplay and witty interplay. Instead of a
What Do You Know About Dante?
Dante Alighieri was born in Florence, Italy, in May 1265. He married, had three children, was politically active, and he showed an interest in writing
What Do You Know About Mark Twain?
Do you know the date of Mark Twain's birth (Hint: Mark Twain's birthday is today!!!)? What was the name Twain was given at the time of his birth? Why did he
What Do You Read Every Day -- And Do You Write About It?
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What Do Your Books Do To You? -- Make Your Reactions To Literature Heard (Or Read)
Does a book or a poem ever strike you in a powerful way? Do you ever feel like writing about it: getting all of your ideas down in words? Your thoughts may seem
What Does Easter Mean to You? -- In Literature & Beyond
What do you think about on Easter? Is it Easter bunnies, lilies, the Crucifixion, the cross, death, life, angels, family, friends, and/or Easter-egg hunts? Or
What Does It Mean to Be a Snob?
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What Does Poetry Mean to You?
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What Does Thanksgiving Mean To You? - How Do You Relate to Thanksgiving in Books?
Thanksgiving Day seems to mean something different to almost everyone--depending on each person's experience, but what does this holiday mean to you? How do you
What Does Your Bookcase Say About You?
My bookcases are all filled with hodgepodges of greens, browns, blacks, tans, whites, and every imaginable shade in between. They are always stuffed to
What Happened To Sylvia Plath?
It's a new discovery, but really an old, old story. Sylvia Plath ended her own life; and her family was left to pick up the shattered fragments she'd left
What Happens After...
Gilda Radner once said:
What Happens When They Adapt The Classics?
Great classics like Tolkien's
What Happens When We Die -- A Discovery in Death Be Not Proud
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What I Am Thankful For - Mark Twain
Read "What I Am Thankful For," by Mark Twain (1835-1910).
What I'm Reading on Christmas Eve...
What I'm Reading on Christmas Eve...
What I'm Reading on Christmas Eve...
'Twas the Night Before Christmas Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings
What IS It? Love?
Is it forbidden, lost, found, or just plain romance? Read more the love, romance, and also about Valentine's Day in literature... Take a look at a few books
What Inspiration This?
Virginia Woolf went for long walks and sat in the garden to gain inspiration for works like Mrs. Dalloway. Many of the other great writers have been inspired by
What Is 'Popular Poetry'? - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read What Is 'Popular Poetry'?, by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
What Is a Banned Book?
A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library or classroom because of its controversial content. A book may be challenged or banned on political, religious, sexual, or social grounds. Read more about banned books...
What Kind of Mistress - Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Read "What Kind of Mistress," by Robert Herrick.
What Kind of a Reader Are You? Book Snob?
Have you ever bought a book so that it can sit on your shelf--unread? Not all readers buy books for the same reasons, and you may buy a book when your friend
What Month is it?
It's April--time for April Fool's Day (4-1), and National Poetry Month, Easter (4-8). April is also National Humor Month, with Library Week (first week), Read a
What Place is Besieged? - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "What Place is Besieged?," by Walt Whitman.
What Ship Puzzled at Sea - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "What Ship Puzzled at Sea," by Walt Whitman.
What Think You I Take My Pen in Hand? - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "What Think You I Take My Pen in Hand?," by Walt Whitman.
What Was America for Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman burst upon the literary scene in 1855 with the first publication of
What Was Lost
What Was Lost - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read What Was Lost , by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
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What Will You Do?
After the holidays are over, you'll hopefully have a few moments to pause and reflect on the year that has passed. Which classics have you read this year? How
What Would I Give - Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
Read "What Would I Give," by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894).
What Your Handwriting Says...
Handwriting is writing done by hand. Those scrawls and marks upon the page are different for each person, and there are those who say that it says something
What a Bother--Past?
What can we learn from a rat, a mole, a toad, and other creatures? I still remember when I first read The Wind in the Willows. It's a great entertainment
What about Willoughby?
Willoughby is one of the most memorable characters in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. What does Jane Austen say about the novel?
What are some of the issues we must overcome to establish a successful book club?
A book club can be an amazing opportunity to delve into the world of books and literature. But, it's not always easy to have a successful book club. Here are a few issues.
What book changed your life?
In an article, from
What book would you read?
Is there a book you've always wanted to read, but you just haven't found the time?
What did Sir Walter Scott say about Jane Austen?
In studying the life and works of Jane Austen, it's important to examine what her contemporaries had to say about her works. Along those lines, what did Sir Walter Scott say about the works of Jane Austen?
What do you know about Christina Rossetti?
Writing about the religiousity and sensuality in Christina Rossetti's
What do you know about Jane Austen?
Why was Jane Austen so famous? What are some of her most well-known works? Which characters fall in love? And what happens? Test your knowledge about Jane
What do you look for in a book?
When you are looking for something to read, what do you look for in a book?
What do you remember?
Do you remember the first book you read? What did you think?
What does Aaron's Rod mean?
The title of D.H. Lawrence's famous work seems to be important, but what does the title mean? What is the meaning of Aaron's rod?
What does Christmas Mean to You?
Many Biblical scholars believe that Jesus Christ could not have been born on December 25, but the tradition of Christmas (the Mass of Christ) continues. Some
What does Middlemarch say...
Middlemarch is the epic novel by George Eliot. The work is considered one of the representative novels of the Victorian period. Instead of following grand
What does your handwriting say about you?
Handwriting is writing done by hand. Those scrawls and marks upon the page are different for each person, and there are those who say that it says something
What is Adventure?
What is Adventure? It sends chills down my spine. Adventure is usually described as an undertaking, which involves danger. The venture is exciting, an experience that would not likely to be forgotten quickly... So, how does an adventure relate to literature?
What is Classical Literature?
Discover more about Classical Literture. Read on.
What is Life? - John Clare (1793-1864)
What is Life? by John Clare.: thin disguise foolish eyes mysterious name john clare writer directory
What is Literature?
What is literature? Why do we read it? Why are we fascinated by what happens (and doesn't happen) in literature? Why is literature important? Read more about
What is Man? - Mark Twain
Read "What is Man?" by Mark Twain (1835-1910).
What is Memorial Day? What is war? How does it all affect literature?
This Memorial Day weekend, we remember the men and women who have fought (and continue to struggle) in wars, battles, and conflicts. Here are a few resources
What is True Love?
You don't have to read Romeo and Juliet to get your fill of
What is Valentine's Day -- in Literature?
Valentine's Day is a day for sending gifts, cards, and love letters. But, writers have also written some pretty intriguing tales on the themes of love or
What is a Banned Book?
A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library, bookstore, or classroom because of its controversial content. In some cases, banned
What is a Banned Book?
A banned book is one that has been removed from the shelves of a library or classroom because of its controversial content. A book may be challenged or banned
What is a Book Club?
What is a book club? Why do we love to get together and discuss books? What can you learn from other readers at a book club meeting? Here's a discussion about book clubs.
What is a Book Club?
What is a book club? Why do we love to get together and discuss books? What can you learn from other readers at a book club meeting? Here's a discussion about book clubs.
What is a Classic - Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve
Read "What is a Classic.": division of literature charles augustin delicate question time venture canonised
What is a Classic? -- The Debate Continues
The definition of a
What is a Fool? -- Literary Fools
Mark Twain once wrote:
What is a Modern Classic?
What is a modern classic? Let's explore the modern classic--what it is, means, and reads like...
What is a Mystery?
What is a mystery? The very term baffles the imagination... A mystery purveys the element of shock and awe. We explore hidden paths, or explore the unknown, until we discover the truth. A mystery is usually presented in the form of a novel or a short story, but it could also be a non-fiction book that explores uncertain or illusory facts.
What is a Mystery?
What is a mystery? The very term baffles the imagination... A mystery purveys the element of shock and awe. We explore hidden paths, or explore the unknown,
What is a Nobel Laureate to Say? - Harold Pinter on Truth and Literature
Harold Pinter delivered his Nobel lecture via pre-recorded video due to health concerns, which prevented him from attending the Nobel Awards Ceremony in
What is a classic? What is literature?
What is literature? What is a classic? Why is literature important? Read more about books, reading, and literature.
What is a pirate, and from whence do they come?
Playing the literary detective, Zacks takes us through the sordid tale. We know that
What is bibliomania?
Are you addicted to books? You may go to any lengths to find a particular book. Bibliomania is
What is book collecting?
Find out more about book collecting.
What is it like -- to be a great book?
Alex Haley was born on August 11, 1921. And, he was to go on in acclaim as the writer of scripts and novels. He's most famous for Roots, which was awarded the
What is literature?
What is literature? Why do we read it? Why is literature important? Read more here: Literature Introductions to Literature How to Read Literature Like a
What is the Meaning of Life? -- Virginia Woolf
(1882-1941) British writer. Virginia Woolf was born on January 25, 1882, in London. Woolf became one of the most prominent literary figures of the early 20th
What is the Test of a Banned Book? -- Ulysses
Ulysses, by James Joyce is one of the greatest literary works of the 20th century. Written in stream-of-consciousness style, Joyce's infamous novel was first
What is the Winter Solstice?
Today marks the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere (and summer in the Southern Hemisphere), with the sun shining directly over the Tropic of
What questions do you have - author?
What questions do you have about the author? Why?
What questions do you have - text?
What questions do you have about the text you're currently reading? Why?
What to Do With Books...
Every new year is filled with the possibilities. What will you read? What authors will inspire your everyday experience? 2005 may be filled with lots of reading
What to Expect from Great Expectations...
The first installment in the serial publication of Great Expectations appeared in
What to Read
If you're wondering what great classics you should read, here are some books that will help. These books list hundreds of works from Homer through Edgar Allan
What to Read
If you're wondering what great classics you should read, here are some books that will help. These books list hundreds of works from Homer through Edgar Allan
What to Read Next...
If you're searching for a book to read, look no further... These lists feature top books related to what to read, how to read, the enjoyment of reading, the
What to Read Next...
If you're searching for a book to read, look no further... These lists feature top books related to what to read, how to read, the enjoyment of reading, the
What to Read on New Year's Eve?
Today is the last day of 2005! We've made it through another year, and we're hopefully still all standing. Now, it's time to celebrate--remembering the year
What to Say About Humanity, the World? Lord of the Flies...
We all know that certain books have been banned from classrooms and libraries across the United States and around the world. We can look at the reasons why...
What to do When You're Tempted to Ban Books?
It's easy to ban books. All it takes is a different point of view, a scene that appears to be offensive, or just a misunderstanding. It doesn't take much to set
What troubles the mother?
What could troubles mothers in fiction? An event or crisis that might have seemed small evolves until it is no longer possible for her to ignore or forget it.
What's Behind the Curtain?
If you've ever wondered about the devices used in theaters to pull off some of the greatest special effects, now is the time to find out--at least for Le Grand
What's Different About Animal Characters?
Animal characters are different, alright. But, the authors of some of the greatest animalistic novels/stories have imbued the characteristics with human-like
What's Easter All About?
Easter is coming! It's the time when some celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and others celebrate the day with other traditions. Symbols like
What's Happening for National Book Month?
October is National Book Month. This annual event encourages readers of all ages to enjoy books. So, what are you reading this month? Are you celebrating
What's Happening in the World of Literary Criticism?
What's happening in literary criticism? Is it in a
What's New With "The Norton Anthology of English Literature"?
The Norton Anthology of English Literature is now available in its 8th edition--with a new general editor. This indispensable anthology first appeared in 1962,
What's So Academic About It?
What's so intriguing about the
What's The Big Secret?
Are there secrets in books and literature you wish you never knew? Perhaps there's trivia you've discovered about an author, which changes the way you think
What's Up w/ The Da Vinci Code?
The whole world seems to be up in arms about The Da Vinci Code. With the plagiarism suit just behind us, the recent release of the film version has again
What's Your Christmas Tradition - Reading About Christmas?
Today, my nephew asked me if we have piñatas as part of my Christmas? tradition. In case you're wondering, I don't have a piñata; but I do have a little
What's a Library to Do?
With library refurbishments underway, the Octagon library at Queen Mary, University of London, in Mile End, east London, is dumping
What's in a Name, a Place, a Plot? -- How Much Do You Know About the New Harry Potter (NO Spoilers)
How much do you know about Harry Potter 6,
What's so different about an online book club?
What's the difference between an online book club and a traditional one? Why are online book clubs so popular? And, what do you need to consider if you want to start (or join) an online book club?
What's the Plan?
Despite your best efforts, it's sometimes difficult to stick with your plan to finish that list of books. Other projects get in the way. You may find yourself
What's up with Faustian bargains? -- Literary Misadventures
What's up with Memory -- in Literature?
Memory is the act of remembering or recollecting events from the past. Past events come back to haunt us, or happy remembrances help to brighten our days. As
When De Co'n Pone's Hot - Paul Laurence Dunbar
Read "When De Co'n Pone's Hot," by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
When Death Walks--Through Books & Literature
Death is the the act of dying, and the state of being dead. Writers have created dramatic scenes of death and dying. Beowulf was killed in his final battle;
When Dey 'Listed Colored Soldiers - Paul Laurence Dunbar
Read "When Dey 'Listed Colored Soldiers," by Paul Laurence Dunbar.
When Enough is Enough
Harold Pinter is one of the most famous British playwrights. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature, but was unable to attend the ceremony because of poor
When He Would Have His Verses Read - Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
Read "When He Would Have His Verses Read," by Robert Herrick.
When Helen Lived - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read When Helen Lived , by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be - John Keats (1795-1821)
Read When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be, by John Keats.
When I Heard at the Close of the Day - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When I Heard at the Close of the Day," by Walt Whitman.
When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer," by Walt Whitman.
When I Persue the Conquer'd Fame - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When I Persue the Conquer'd Fame," by Walt Whitman.
When I Read the Book - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When I Read the Book," by Walt Whitman.
When I am Dead, My Dearest - Christina Rossetti(1830-1894)
Read "When I am Dead, My Dearest," by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894).
When Library Fines Are a Good Thing...
According to the Library Journal,
When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd," by Walt Whitman.
When Malindy Sings - Paul Laurence Dunbar
Read When Malindy Sings, by Paul Laurence Dunbar.: paul laurence dunbar miss lucy chune mockin bird nevah
When Reading Isn't Easy... GREAT Literature and the Art of Re-Reading...
On September 22, 1963, T.S. Eliot wrote to the New York Post, saying:
When There's Not Enough Time? Does Speed-Reading Help?
How fast do you read? Do you want to read with speed? By now, you're probably chin-deep in homework: reading, writing, test-taking, and beyond. You may be
When Was the Last Time You Read Your Fairy Tales?
When Washington Was in Vogue
When We Two Parted - Lord Byron
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When We Two Parted - Lord Byron (1788-1824)
Read "When We Two Parted," by Lord Byron.
When Women Writers Go Wild...
>Sexy, jazzy, and more than just a little bit troubled--women like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Dorthy Parker, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Edna Ferber made their marks
When You Are Old - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read When You Are Old, by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
When You Just Hate Grammar Too Much...
Is it possible to enjoy grammar? Why does it really have to be so difficult anyway? Grammar is the study of words and how they combine to form sentences, but
When You are Old - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read When You are Old, by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
When it's all about the hug?
I have no idea how they come up with these days, but today is International Hugging Day. I guess, it's the day when you go out and hug someone: friend, family,
When night's black mantle could most darkness prove - Lady Mary Wroth
Read "When night's black mantle could most darkness prove," by Lady Mary Wroth.
When the Frost is on the Punkin - James Whitcomb Riley (1853-1916)
Read "When the Frost is on the Punkin," by James Whitcomb Riley (1853-1916).
When the Full-Grown Poet Came - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "When the Full-Grown Poet Came," by Walt Whitman.
When the Lamp is Shattered - Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822)
Read "When the Lamp is Shattered," by Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822).
When to Read: Children's Book Week
It's time for Children's Book Week! What are your favorite books in children's literature? And, what events will you take part in? This is the perfect
Where Did Gone With the Wind Come From?
Gone with the Wind was published on June 30, 1936; and the novel immediately became a bestseller. According to some reports, as many as 50,000 copies of Gone
Where Does The Time Go?
Welcome to the daily literature e-mail, where you'll read literature. Each day, you'll receive a short passage of literature, which is drawn from the Classic
Where Does the Red Fern Grow?
Where the Red Fern Grows is a famous work by Wilson Rawls. The novel is a coming of age story, involving Billy Colman and his dogs. In the novel, Rawls
Where Pennyroyal Grew - The Country of the Pointed Firs - Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909)
Read "The Country of the Pointed Firs," by Sarah Orne Jewett.
Where do Books Come From?
Dracula has come to represent the classic vamipre--in horror and gore. He has appeared in movies, on television--with adaptations galore. But where did he come
Where do we go with Chaucer?
Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) has been called
Where do you prefer to read?
Do you have a spot where you enjoy reading?
Where does the imagination go?
Amy Lowell wrote:
Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls
Where the Red Fern Grows is a novel by Wilson Rawls. The book is about a boy, who raises coonhounds.
Where the Tree Grows & the Mockingbird Sings...
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Where to go in Dublin (with Dubliners)
In his review of Dubliners, John Thornton writes,
Where's Your Dictionary When You Need It?
I both love and hate reading in bed when I want to fall asleep. Some days, I can only get in a few words of reading before my lids close (as if of their own
Where's the Nobel Prize in Literature Announcement?
There's a strange silence emanating from the The Nobel Foundation in regard to the Nobel Prize in Literature. According to Alex Duval Smith, who is in
Wherever Your Road May Take You...
J.R.R. Tolkien was born on January 3, 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. He became well-known for The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and other works. He was
Which Book Will You Read?
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Which Creature Did You Dress Up As? - The Monsters of Literature
It's Halloween! And, literature is filled with the creatures that appear everywhere on this day: ghosts, vampires, mummies, werewolves, and other monsters from
Which Edition Will You Buy? -- Harry Potter Makes Waves...
The appearance of the newest Harry Potter is making serious waves--well before the release date. Not only has the book already sold millions of copies, and
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If you could go back in time, which author would you like to meet?
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If you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island, which ONE book would you take with you?
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Which books did you most enjoy reading?
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If you were to pick one character, who would you be?
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In the work you're currently reading, which character do you most like?
While Not the Past Forgetting - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "While Not the Past Forgetting," by Walt Whitman.
While We Wait for Turkey Day!
Thanksgiving is long over in Canada, but we still have a bit to wait here in the U.S. While you wait for the enjoyment of good food, family, friends, and every
Whirlpool's Center...
Erich Maria Remarque once wrote:
Whispers of Heavenly Death - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "Whispers of Heavenly Death," by Walt Whitman.
White Fang - Jack London
White Fang is a novel by Jack London. The book was originally serialized in The Outing Magazine. The Call of the Wild and White Fang are often considered London's most popular (and most well-read) works.
White Fog - Sarah Teasdale (1884-1933)
Read "White Fog," by Sarah Teasdale (1884-1933).
Whittier: Life and Works
John Greenleaf Whittier was born on December 17, 1807 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He was a well-known poet and abolitionist, with works like
Who Has Seen the Wind? - Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
Read "Who Has Seen the Wind?," by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894).
Who Learns My Lesson Complete? - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
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Who Shall Deliver Me? - Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
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Who Signs Off?
In the past, when a writer signed a book, you may have stood in line to see the person face-to-face... But, times--they are-a-changing. According to a report
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Anne Bradstreet was 18 when she journeyed to America in search of a new life. Faced with the brutal realities of life in an unforgiving landscape, she joined
Who Was Baroness Orczy -- What Was Her "Scarlet Pimpernel"?
Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865-1947) was a novelist and artist, who was born on September 23, 1865. She wrote crime stories and then created The Scarlet
Who Was Christina Rossetti?
(1830-1894) British writer. Christina Rossetti was part of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, and famous for
Who Was Gone With The Wind?
Margaret Mitchell is the popular author of Gone With the Wind (1936), the tale of Scarlett O'Hara and her tragedies and triumphs through the Civil War and
Who Was Moll?
Who was Moll Flanders? And, why do we still see her as such a fascinating character? Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders (1722) is a coming-of-age story, which
Who Was O. Henry?
O. Henry was born William Sydney Porter on September 11, 1862 in Greensboro, North Carolina. His father, Algernon Sidney Porter, was a physician. His mother,
Who Was Oliver Goldsmith?
You may have never heard of Oliver Goldsmith, but he was a famous writer, known for
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St. Patrick is an important figure in Irish history and literature. Read about the myths and legends that have surrounded St. Patrick; and find out why we still
Who Was This Fellow -- Shakespeare?
What do you know about William Shakespeare? He is considered one of the greatest (or even the GREATEST) writer in English Literature, but what are his claims to
Who Was This Virginia Woolf?
(1882-1941) British writer. Virginia Woolf was born on January 25, 1882, in London. Woolf became one of the most prominent literary figures of the early 20th
Who Was the Famous Convict Author?
This author (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist, journalist, and short-story writer, who wrote for Notes from Underground (1864), Crime and Punishment (1866),
Who Will Win the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature?
Rumors have been flying around the world... The announcement of the winner for the 2000 Nobel Prize in Literature will be made on October 12, 2000. Until then, we can all speculate about which great author will be chosen next...to be the object of the prestigious prize, as well as the nine million kronor (just under one million dollars). The winner will also receive the additional profits from the rise in their book sales after winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Who Wrote It? -- Quiz
Test your knowledge about who wrote these bits of literature, with this quiz by Tamra Willett-Johnson.
Who Wrote It? -- Quiz
In this quiz, you can test your knowledge of some of the world's greatest and most memorable classics. For each question, just indicate who wrote the quote.
Who is Anon? - The Author of Sense and Sensibility
On October 30, 1811, Sense and Sensibility was published anonymously. Most readers only knew that the book was written
Who is Eric Blair? And, What is the Future?
George Orwell was born Eric Arthur Blair on June 25, 1903. As a writer, he would become known for his dystopian novel: 1984. Here's a quote from 1984:
Who is The Scarlet Pimpernel?
Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865-1947) was a novelist and artist, who was born on September 23, 1865. She wrote crime stories and then created The Scarlet
Who is the American Bard? -- Discovering Poetry on Display -- Walt Whitman
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A new exhibition in the Royal Library's Gallery, in Copenhagen, Denmark, celebrates the
Who is your literary hero?
Is there someone you look up to--as a literary hero? Why?
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St. Patrick is a legendary figure in Irish history and literature--so famous that a day is named after him. Medieval stories surround St. Patrick, describing
Who's This Ernest Hemingway Fellow?
Who doesn't know about Ernest Hemingway? He's only one of the most famous writers of the 20th century. If you've never read A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, perhaps
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I can hear Harry Potter now:
Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand - Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
Read "Whoever You Are Holding Me Now in Hand," by Walt Whitman.
Why - Poetry - Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
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Why Collect Books?
Find out why we collect books.
Why Collect Books?
Whether you're collecting books for fun or profit, these books offer introductions to the practice of book collecting. Learn about the history of book
Why Do You Read the Classics?
Why do you read the classics? Is it for enjoyment? Are you educating yourself on the history of literature? Perhaps you're taking a course in high school or
Why Fades a Dream - Paul Laurence Dunbar
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Why Fades a Dream - Paul Laurence Dunbar
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Why Flowers Change Colour - Robert Herrick (1591-1674)
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Why I Wrote 'The Yellow Wallpaper'
Read about why Charlotte Perkins Gilman wrote The Yellow Wallpaper.
Why It's Always a Good Idea to Return Your Library Books On-Time!
If you've ever returned a library book after the due date, you may have experienced the dreaded library fine. Although it varies from library-to-library, those
Why Languages Die?
In a review of
Why Should Not Old Men Be Mad? - William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
Read Why Should Not Old Men Be Mad?, by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939). Yeats was a famous Irish poet, playwright, and mystic.
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Taking notes is a great way of helping you identify important concepts in class. Even if you have a great memory, you won't be able to remember everything that the teacher says, if you don't have some sort of written record. Read more about how to take notes...
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Americans just don't read literature. That fact has been proven by studies conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts. Are there solutions that we can come up with to reverse the problem and make reading literature a more popular activity?
Why We Don't Read
Americans just don't read literature. That fact has been proven by studies conducted by the National Endowment for the Arts. But, the question I always want to
Why We Should Read Poetry - Amy Lowell (1874-1925)
Read Why We Should Read Poetry, by Amy Lowell (1874-1925).
Why We Vote?
Whatever your political affiliation, it's a simple matter to think and write about the concept of voting, making your voice heard. But what does voting have to
Why You Should Take Another Look at Mark Twain
Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens) is one of the most famous writers in American literature. He went to work in 1847 when his father died, starting off as an
Why ban books?
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Why ban books?
Books are still challenged and banned in the United States and around the world. Books lke Mark Twain's
Why is the Night Tender?
Do you know about the relationship of Dick Divers and his wife Nicole? Beyond the story about a psychiatrist and his patient, the story has broader dimensions:
Why the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a Sling - Edgar Allan Poe
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Why the Red Dragon is the Emblem of Wales - The Welsh Fairy Book - W. Jenkyn Thomas
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Why the Sea is Salt - Andrew Lang
Why the Sea is Salt is a story by Andrew Lang. Take a look at this tale.
Why the Sea is Salt - Andrew Lang
Why the Sea is Salt is a story by Andrew Lang. Take a look at this tale.
Why was Dante in Love?
Out of his many tortured years in exile, Dante Alighieri created
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Today--on May 9--we celebrate the birthday of Peter Pan's creator. James Matthew Barrie was a journalist, playwright, and children's book writer. In
Wicked Stepmother in Fairy Tales - Classic Literature
The Wicked Stepmother is a well-known character in fairy tales like Cinderella.
Wicked Stepmother in Fairy Tales - Classic Literature
The Wicked Stepmother is a well-known character in fairy tales like Cinderella.
Wide Sargasso Sea Makes Waves
Wide Sargasso Sea is the famous prequel to Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. Now, according to The Guardian, the book (by Jean Rhys) will be adapted to a
Widening Gyre...
Widening Gyre...
Wild Asters - Sarah Teasdale (1884-1933)
Read "Wild Asters," by Sarah Teasdale (1884-1933).
Wild Imagination and Talent
Anne of Green Gables is a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The story centers around Anne Shirley, a red-head orphan, with a wild imagination and a talent for
Wild Oats - John O'Keefe
Wild Oats was first performed in 1789, and was rediscovered by the Royal Shakespeare Company and opened in 1976. It's a comedy, drawing from Shakespeare, Restoration and other bits of theatre to create an unforgettable experience.
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Wild Oats - John O'Keefe's "Wild Oats" is a riotous comic affair, filled with mistaken identity, love interest, Shakespearean innuendo, and Restoration rakish wit thrown in.
Wild With All Regrets - Wilfred Owen (1893-1918)
Read "Wild With All Regrets," by Wilfred Owen (1893-1918). Owen is famous for his poetry depicting World War I.
Wild nights! Wild nights! - Emily Dickinson
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Wilder's Day of Birth
On April 17, 1897, Thornton Wilder was born in Madison, Wisconsin. His father, Amos Wilder, was a diplomat; so Thornton grew up in China. His first novel, The
Wildflowers and Hothouse-Plants - Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906)
Read "Wildflowers and Hothouse-Plants," by Henrik Ibsen (1828-1906).
Wilfred Owen (1893–1918) British writer.
(1893–1918) British writer. Wilfred Owen is known for war poems, which includ: Anthem for Doomed Youth, Disabled, Dulce et Decorum Est, and Strange Meeting. Owen was diagnosed with shell shock, and sent to Craiglockhart War Hospital. In 1918, Owen was sent back to the Western Front, where he was killed in action.
Wilfred Owen Biography
(1893–1918) British writer. Wilfred Owen is an important 20th-century British writer, famous for poems like
Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859) German writer.
(1786-1859) German writer. Wilhelm Grimm and his brother Jacob are perhaps most well known as the men who collected and published Children's and Household Tales (later known as Grimm's Fairy Tales) between 1812 and 1822.
Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) British writer.
(1824-1889) British writer. Wilkie Collins is famous for The Moonstone (1868). He also wrote The Woman in White (1860), No Name (1862), Armadale (1866), The New Magdalen (1873), and Blind Will (1890).
Willa Cather
Willa Cather is perhaps most famous for My Antonia, along with other novels and stories. Cather was also a journalist and a teacher. Read more about the life and works of Willa Cather.
Willa Cather (1873-1947) American writer.
(1873-1947) American writer. Willa Cather won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923 for One of Ours, and is famous for My Antonia.
Willa Cather Day
It's the seventh day of December. It's Willa Cather Day. Take a look at the reading selection for today: My Antonia - Willa Cather A Christmas Folksong -
Willa Cather Selected Reading List
Willa Cather is famous for My Antonia and other works. Here's a selected list of her works.
William (Cuthbert) Faulkner
(1897-1962) American writer. William Faulkner is one of the most famous 20th-century American writers for novels and short stories about the American South. Faulkner was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1949, and he's known for works like
William - The Country of the Pointed Firs - Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909)
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William Blake
(1757-1827) British writer. William Blake was an artist, mystic, and poet, who is often considered the first of the great English Romantic poets. Read more about the life and works of William Blake.
William Blake
William Blake was born in London on November 28, 1757. He was the third son of a London hosier. Largely self-taught, Blake read the Bible, John Milton, Greek
William Blake (1757-1827) British Writer.
(1757-1827) British writer. William Blake achieved little fame in his own lifetime, but in the 20th century came to be recognized as a poetic genius.
William Blake - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Blake, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Blake Collections
William Blake was a poet, painter, engraver, and mystic--a combination that makes his works compelling and unforgettable. Read the works of William Blake, and don't forget to study the spectacular illustrations. Read more about the works of William Blake.
William Blake and the Impossible History of the 1790s
In William Blake and the Impossible History of the 1790s, Saree Makdisi explores the enigmatic character of William Blake, as he fits into the history of his age.
William Blake and the Impossible History of the 1790s
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William Bradford
(1590-1657) American writer. William Bradford was born in 1590 in Yorkshire, but he would become one of the most famous writers and leaders in American history, famous for the Mayflower Compact and History of Plimoth Plantation, (sic) which wasn't published in full until 1856. Read more about the life and works of William Bradford.
William Bradford (1590-1657) American writer.
(1590-1657) American writer. William Bradford was elected governor of Plymouth in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. He wrote Of Plymouth Plantation in 1651.
William Bradford - Books About William Bradford
William Bradford (1590-1657) was an important leader and writer, as part of the Plymouth colony of English Puritan Separatists. He wrote about his experiences in works, which are now among the earliest and most well-known works from American literature. Read more books about William Bradford.
William Butler Yeats
He was one of Ireland's greatest poets. Yeats once said,
William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats is a famous Irish writer, part of the Irish Renaissance. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, 1923.
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) Irish writer.
(1865-1939) Irish writer. Yeats created a number of plays and poems, including: The Wanderings of Oisin (1889); The Lake Isle of Innisfree (1893); The Celtic Twilight (1893); The Secret Rose (1897); The Wing Among the Reeds (1899); The Shadowy Waters (1900); and much more.
William Butler Yeats Overview
William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963) American writer.
(1883-1963) American writer. William Carlos Williams was a poet and doctor, who became a major voice in the modernist movement, with novels, poems, essays and plays. Keats and Whitman were early influences of this great poet, but he created his own fresh, American style.
William Carlos Williams: Selected Poems
In this collection of William Carlos Williams, you'll find some of his most famous poems, along with a discussion of his life and works.
William Carlos Williams: Selected Poems
William Caxton (c.1422-c.1491) British/English printer.
(c.1422-c.1491) British/English printer. William Caxton published works including:
William Caxton - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Caxton, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Congreve
(1670-1729) Irish writer. William Congreve
William Congreve (1670-1729) British writer.
(1670-1729) British writer. William Congreve was a man of comedy, known for his finely crafted dialogue and satiric comment on the behavior of the upper classes. William Congreve influenced generations of later writers.
William Congreve - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Congreve, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Congreve: Important Dates
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William Cowper (1731-1800) British writer.
(1731-1800) British writer. William Cowper was an English poet and hymnodist. He's known for his hymn, Amazing Grace. Other works include: Olney Hymns, John Gilpin, and The Task.
William Cowper - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Cowper, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Cullen Bryant
Here's a biography of William Cullen Bryant, in A Student's History of American Literature.
William Cullen Bryant
Here's a biography of William Cullen Bryant, in A Student's History of American Literature.
William Cullen Bryant
Here's a biography of William Cullen Bryant, in A Student's History of American Literature.
William Cullen Bryant
Here's a biography of William Cullen Bryant, in A Student's History of American Literature.
William Cullen Bryant
Here's a biography of William Cullen Bryant, in A Student's History of American Literature.
William Cullen Bryant - Suggestions for Reading
Here are recommendations for reading.
William Faulkner (1897-1962) American writer.
(1897-1962) American writer. William Faulkner was a renowned Mississippi writer, a Nobel Prize-winning novelist and a short story writer, though he never graduated from high school.
William Faulkner Books
William Faulkner explored human nature--sex, class and race--against the historical realities of Southern living. The Civil War still looms in the background of his novels, but his explorations of human nature delves far deeper than these
William Faulkner Novels
William Faulkner (1897-1962) is famous for his Southern novels about the imaginary Yoknapatawpha County. He wrote The Sound and the Fury (1929), As I Lay Dying (1930), Sanctuary (1931), Light in August (1932), Absalom, Absalom! (1936), Intruder In the Dust (1948), Requiem For A Nun (1951), and other works. Read more of the novels from William Faulkner, Nobel Laureate.
William Faulkner: A Critical Study
Taking into consideration Faulkner's greatest works and thematic development, Irving Howe writes,
William Godwin (1756-1836) British writer.
(1756-1836) British writer. William Godwin is known for his radical political views. He published Enquiry into Political Justice in 1793, and The Adventures of Caleb Williams in 1794. He married Mary Wollstonecraft, and was the father of Mary Shelley.
William Golding (1911-1993) British writer.
(1911-1993) British writer. William Golding is perhaps best known for The Lord of the Flies, a novel about a group of boys who are stranded on an island and establish a society. Golding received the Nobel Prize for Literature, and he also received the Booker Prize for Rites of Passage, the first book in his sea trilogy (To the Ends of the Earth).
William Golding Biography
(1911-1993) English writer. William Golding was an English novelist and poet. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983 for his famous novels,
William Golding Quotes
William Golding is one of the most famous (and controversial) writers of his time--perhaps best known for his novel, Lord of the Flies. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1983 for this novel, but he's also well respected for other works of literature: plays, novels, poetry and essays. Here are a few representative quotes from William Golding.
William Hazlitt - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Hazlitt, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Langland
Internet resources on William Langland.
William Langland
Internet resources on William Langland.
William Langland (1330-1387) British writer
(1330-1400) British writer. The Vision of Piers Plowman (around 1362) has been attributed to William Langland, who died in 1400.
William Langland - A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
Read about William Langland, from "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature."
William Langland - English Literature
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