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Henry James, who died February 28, 1916, is one of the major figures of trans-Atlantic literature with his works frequently juxtaposing characters from Europe and the United States, exploring the clash of personalities and cultures in stories of personal relationships and exercises of power.Betsy Byars, who died February 26, 2020, was an author of children's books, best known for her novel “Summer of the Swans,” which won the 1971 Newbery Medal.Over in my Redbubble shop I have new magnets available in three sizes in all of my library card designs.Anthony Burgess, born February 25, 1917, was a writer and composer best known for his comic and satirical writing, such as the dystopian novel, “A Clockwork Orange.”“One of the great tragedies of modern education is that most people are not taught to think critically. The majority of the world’s people, those of the West included, are taught to believe rather than to think. It’s much easier to believe than to think. People seldom think seriously about that which we are taught to believe, because we are all creatures of imitation and habit.”Ishmael Reed, born February 22, 1938, is a poet, novelist, essayist, songwriter, playwright, editor and publisher known for his satirical works challenging American political culture known for the novels “Reckless Eyeballing” and “Mumbo Jumbo.”@gasstation_b
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