10 of the Best Novels and Short Stories about Dogs

Novelists and short-story writers have created some classic narratives about man’s best friend, the dog. But what are the very best stories and novels about dogs? Where should we begin in assessing the classic, canonical literature that features dogs? From Homer’s Odyssey onwards – where the hero’s faithful hound remembered […] Continue reading at 'Interesting Literature'

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The Power of Absence: How Loss Can Help Fuel a Creative Life

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