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TODAY: In 1919, Amrita Pritam is born.
“Terror wasn’t the only weapon the Nazis used against the American prisoners. Sometimes, they used propagandistic persuasion as well.” On the myths and facts of Dresden in Slaughterhouse-Five. | Lit Hub Biography
Marlon James tells Eric Olson about (finally!) writing a novel that draws from his life. | Lit Hub In Conversation
In defense of the frivolous: “It allows us to partake in stead in the fun of gossip, to enjoy the delights of fashion and fragrance, to devour sugary cookies until our gluttony is sated, the soul fat as a full belly.” | Lit Hub Criticism
