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??? Did You Know? ??? Prepare to be amazed by the literary feat of the century! ?? Marcel Proust's magnum opus, " In Search of Lost Time" ("à la recherche du temps perdu"), holds the record as the longest novel ever written. With a staggering 1.2 million words, this monumental work delves deep into the intricacies of memory, society, and time. ??? This #masterpiece is not just a book—it's an epic journey through the labyrinth of human experience, blending rich prose with profound reflections. ???? Whether you're a seasoned bookworm or a curious reader, Proust's intricate narrative offers a fascinating glimpse into the power of #storytelling. ???? What’s the longest book you’ve ever read? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to follow VERSE & VISSION for more intriguing writing facts and literary gems! ??? #LongestNovel #MarcelProust #InSearchOfLostTime #LiteraryGems #BookLovers #WritingCommunity #InterestingFacts

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How Does Literature Open Doors to Understanding and Communication Between Cultures? Literature is not just words on a page; it is a mirror reflecting the experiences and emotions of humanity. It serves as a powerful tool for understanding diverse cultures and connecting with the feelings of others. In today’s world, where divides among people are widening, literature is more important than ever. Through novels, poetry, and drama, we can transcend cultural barriers and exchange ideas and perspectives. Let’s share our favorite literary experiences and discuss how literature can help build bridges of communication. What book has changed your outlook on life? How has it impacted your work or studies? Share your thoughts in the comments, and let’s make literature a topic of conversation that connects us all! #Literature #Culture #Communication #Books #CulturalExchange #BookLovers #ReadingCommunity Let’s start an enriching dialogue about the pivotal role of literature in our lives!

Our next faculty spotlight is George Looney. 1.?What is your discipline? Where and when did you receive your degree? I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University, which I received in 1984. 2.?How long have you worked at Behrend? I have taught here in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences for 25 years. 3.?What is your current area of research? Poetry and Fiction. In 2023, I published three books, all of which won national prizes. My second collection of stories (fourth collection of fiction), The Visibility of Things Long Submerged, won the BOA Editions Short Fiction Prize. My fourteenth collection of poetry, The acrobatic Company of the Invisible, won the Cider Press Review Editors' Prize. And a chapbook of corresponding poems by myself and the writer Douglas Smith won the Apogee Poetry Chapbook Award from April Gloaming Press. 4. What did your 8-year-old self want to be when you grew up? An artist #behrendresearch

Are authors rich? Not the majority. Is book marketing easy for an author? Again, I'm going to say, not for most. So, how can you help, dear reader? Here's my top 10 tips to help. You can read in more detail on the blog today at: #waystosupportauthors #waystosupportasmallbusiness #readershelpingauthors #supportindieauthors #spreadtheword #supportlibraries https://lnkd.in/eMJk4-dw

What was Paul Auster's diagnosis? Learn about Paul Auster's Death, Book, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Writing Style, and his impact on Literature.https://https://lnkd.in/dBtiH7F9

My contributing chapter "The Poetic Inquiry Cycle: Process and Representation," will be in this amazing book Poetic Inquiry Atlas! Proud to be among some of the most prominent scholars using poetic inquiry in their research. July publication date! https://lnkd.in/eeTvWheR

As immersive as the second person sounds, it tends to be a major turnoff for readers. Often, second person is used briefly to avoid disrupting the reader's connection with the story. Poetry, for example, is a genre in which second person is used more freely such as Heather Christle's "The Whole Thing is the Hard Part". However, when it comes to novels and other long works, reading in 2nd person is often the least preferred point of view. That is not to say that it hasn't been done, but more or less, it is difficult to execute without losing its hold on the reader. In N.K Jemisin's The Fifth Season, however, she has managed to keep the reader's attention of second person as an indicator of time, the present, for her main protagonist, Essun. Jemisin used 2nd person to give clarity to the time jumps of Essun's character. Because Jemisin did not write The Fifth Season from a second point of view in its entirety, but selectively, readers were less likely to disconnect with the story. What do you think? Does the second point of view have a disconnect somewhere or is it something else? Why do you think novels written in second person are so marginalized? ??? #writluxediscussions #literarydiscussions #secondpointofview #heatherchristle #nkjemisin

Behind the Books is a brand new River Street interview series celebrating the hard-working visionaries creating the magic of small press CanLit. We are honoured to have Noelle Allen join us for our first installment! Noelle is the publisher of Hamilton’s powerhouse small press, Wolsak & Wynn, and the recent winner of the 2024 Arts Champion Award. She is the organizer for Sharp Words: Hamilton’s Winter Book Fair and works with Supercrawl to program the author talks. She is also the past chair of gritLIT and has long contributed to the literary community. To read our full interview with Noelle, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gWdkjrTt Here’s an excerpt: Q: What’s one misconception people have about small press publishing? A: That our books aren’t as good as something published by a multinational because they don’t sell as many copies. There are fabulous, innovative books being published by small presses across Canada, which I think are often better than much of what comes from those presses. What we lack is the heft of those enormous marketing departments. If I had as much money to spend on marketing as Penguin Random House does, our books would top every bestseller list. . . . #smallpress #smallpresspublishing #canlit #indiepress #bookishcanadians #books #publisher #publishing #hamiltonontario #publishers #canadianliterature #consciousconsumer #bookishcanadians #bookish #bookishlove #smallpressbooks #canadianauthors #canadianpoet #poetry #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #literaryfiction #staycurious #readwidely #yas #canadianart #supportthearts #literaryart #literarycommunity