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Arts Jul 28

Edna O’Brien, iconoclastic Irish author who wrote ‘The Country Girls,’ dies at 93

Edna O'Brien, Ireland's literary pride and outlaw who scandalized her native land with her debut novel “The Country Girls” before gaining international acclaim as a storyteller and iconoclast that found her welcomed everywhere from Dublin to the White House, has…

Nation Jun 19

Willie Mays, one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, dies at 93

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Arts May 16

PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the war in Gaza, gathers for annual gala

The literary and human rights organization has faced ongoing criticism over its response to the Israel-Hamas War, with hundreds of writers alleging that PEN showed limited concern over the suffering of Gaza residents and the deaths of Palestinian writers.

Arts May 14

Alice Munro, Nobel laureate and acclaimed short story author, dies at age 92

Often ranked with Anton Chekhov, John Cheever and a handful of other short story writers, author Alice Munro achieved stature rare for an art form traditionally placed beneath the novel.

Arts May 01

Paul Auster, celebrated and experimental author, dies at 77

Called the “dean of American post-modernists” and “the most meta of American meta-fictional writers,” Auster blended history, politics, genre experiments, existential quests and self-conscious references to writers and writing.

Arts Apr 15

Multiple authors turn down PEN America recognition, citing its stance on war in Gaza

PEN’s response to Israel’s invasion of Gaza has been widely criticized by writers who believe the organization has failed to fully condemn the war that has left tens of thousands of Palestinians dead, including hundreds of writers, academics and journalists.

Arts Mar 23

Author and illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff, heir of beloved ‘Babar’ series, dies at age 98

"Babar" author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father's popular picture book series about an elephant-king and presided over its rise to a global, multimedia franchise, has died.

Arts Jan 22

Norman Jewison, ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck’ director, dead at 97

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Politics Nov 16

Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk are among the winners of National Book Awards

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Nation Oct 25

Why ‘The Art of War’ and Amy Schumer’s memoir are banned in U.S. prisons

Tens of thousands of books are being banned or restricted by U.S. prisons, according to a new report from PEN America.

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