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BOOKS

Ludwig van Beethoven’s ‘Trio in E Flat Major’ was lost for more than a century.

6 Lost Works of Art That Finally Turned Up

Long-lost artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Ludwig van Beethoven, and more have resurfaced in some unexpected ways.

Adrienne Crezo

A Field Guide to Literary References in 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'

While it's better known for dead parrots and crossdressing lumberjacks, Monty Python has a surprisingly academic background.

Ben Smith

George Orwell - Why I Write

I recently stumbled across an essay from 1946, by George Orwell. It describes his motives, and the motives he suspects are universal, in writing books. What's most interesting about the essay is his frank admission to the role of the writer's ego in the

Chris Higgins
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