Writers of the past turned suffering into literary masterpieces. They might help us understand how to meet the challenges of our day.

Authors have always tried to turn their sorrow and confusion into enduring monuments of beauty among the ruins. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In China, A New Literary Translation Publisher is Born

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Knopf turns 100 at a grand New York party

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade turns out for Trewin's memorial

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Betanews | 2015-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ AdWeek | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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