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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1819.</p><p>The Peterloo Massacre takes place in England, inspiring Percy B. Shelley, in Italy, who, like Keats, has one of his most productive years. After hearing the news on September 5 he writes The Masque of Anarchy and sends it to a newspaper, also writing the political sonnet England in 1819, Ode to the West Wind, The Cenci: A Tragedy, in Five Acts & Julian and Maddalo and beginning his prose work A Philosophical View of Reform.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_Bysshe_Shelley"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Percy_By</span><span class="invisible">sshe_Shelley</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1529" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1529"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1529</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a></p>

Percy Bysshe Shelley, by Alfred Clint (died 1883).

The painting "Percy Bysshe Shelley" by Alfred Clint portrays the celebrated Romantic poet, Shelley. In this depiction, Shelley is likely presented in a traditional portrait style, emphasizing his delicate features and contemplative expression, characteristic of the Romantic era. He is often shown with his head tilted slightly, eyes gazing upward or into the distance, symbolizing his visionary and philosophical nature. The clothing would reflect the early 19th-century fashion, with a high-collared shirt, a cravat, and a coat.

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<p>📚 Small Boat by: Vincent Delecroix</p><p>November 2021: an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants from France to the UK capsizes in the Channel, causing the deaths of 27 people on board. How and why did it happen?</p><p>Despite receiving numerous calls for help, the French authorities wrongly told the migrants they were in British water...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/small-boat" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>bookblabla.com/book/small-boat</a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/generalfiction/" rel="tag">#generalfiction</a> <a href="/tags/literaryfiction/" rel="tag">#literaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/worldliterature/" rel="tag">#worldliterature</a> <a href="/tags/france/" rel="tag">#france</a></p>

November 2021: an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants from France to the UK capsizes in the Channel, causing the deaths of 27 people on board. How and why did it happen?

Despite receiving numerous calls for help, the French authorities wrongly told the migrants they were in British waters and had to call the British authorities for help. By the time rescue vessels arrived on the scene, all but two of the migrants had died.

The narrator of Delecroix’s fictional account of the events is the woman who took the calls. Accused of failing in her duty, she refuses to be held more responsible than others for this disaster. Why should she be more responsible than the sea, than the war, than the crises behind these tragedies?

A shocking, moral tale of our times, Small Boat reminds us of the power of fiction to illuminate our darkest crimes.
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The narrator of Delecroix’s fictional account of the events is the woman who took the calls. Accused of failing in her duty, she refuses to be held more responsible than others for this disaster. Why should she be more responsible than the sea, than the war, than the crises behind these tragedies?

A shocking, moral tale of our times, Small Boat reminds us of the power of fiction to illuminate our darkest crimes.

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<p>French scholar, translator, commentator and editor of the classics Anne Dacier died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1730.</p><p>She is best known for her translations of classical works from Greek and Latin into French. Anne Dacier's most famous works include her translations of Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey". In addition to Homer, Dacier also translated works by other classical authors, such as Terence and Aristophanes, and wrote commentaries and essays on classical literature. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dacier" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dacier"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Dac</span><span class="invisible">ier</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait dit d'Anne Dacier, peint sur porcelaine par Marie-Victoire Jaquotot. L'identité du modèle n'est pas certaine, non plus que l'auteur de l'oeuvre originale qui a été longtemps attribuée à Roger de Piles mais qui, selon la fiche d'inventaire du Louvre, serait plus probablement par François de Troy.

Voir Portrait d'une inconnue, sur collections.louvre.fr. Numéro dans la base Joconde : 50350214524.

In the portrait, Anne Dacier is presented with an air of intellectual grace. She is shown wearing attire typical of the late 17th or early 18th century, with a modest, elegant dress. Her expression is composed and thoughtful, befitting her reputation as a learned woman of letters. The porcelain medium gives the portrait a smooth, refined finish, with Jaquotot's skillful brushwork emphasizing the delicate features of Dacier's face.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1918.</p><p>The poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon meet for the last time, in London, and spend what Sassoon will recall as "the whole of a hot cloudless afternoon together."</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilfred_</span><span class="invisible">Owen#Relationship_with_Sassoon</span></a></p><p>Books by Wilfred Owen at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/517" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/517"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/517</span></a></p><p>Books by Siegfried Sassoon at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2934" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2934"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/2934</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait of Wilfred Owen, found in a collection of his poems from 1920.

Owen is depicted with a serious, introspective expression, reflecting the weight of his experiences during World War I. The portrait, likely a photograph or an engraving, shows him in military uniform, which serves as a poignant reminder of his service and the subject matter of his poetry. His eyes are intense, perhaps hinting at the trauma and disillusionment that characterized his work.

Siegfried Loraine Sassoon (1886-1967), poet and novelist, platinum print, wearing military uniform with the collar badges of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and hat, Beresford's stamp and copyright line on verso, 6 x 4½ in (15.2 x 11.5 cm).

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<p>finished reading <a href="https://eggplant.place/search?r=1&q=https://reviewdb.app/book/1BbYbJnlN9zxNIUWJzpRpH" rel="nofollow">The Lebs</a> 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑 <br>by Michael Mohammed Ahmad.</p><p>A deeply uncomfortable portrayal of Lebanese teenage boys in western Sydney as dumb, racist, misogynistic, sex-obsessed fundamentalists. The last third was more interesting, as the protagonist struggles with the foreignness & ugliness of the White world that he has always idolised.</p><p><a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> </p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://aus.social/@wildwoila" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>WildWoila</span></a></span> @wildwoila@wyrms.de<br></p>

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<p>📚 The Black Wolf by: Louise Penny</p><p>Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding.</p><p>Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf.</p><p>But their relief is s...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/the-black-wolf" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/the-black-wolf"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/the-black-</span><span class="invisible">wolf</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/mysterydetective/" rel="tag">#mysterydetective</a> <a href="/tags/traditionalfiction/" rel="tag">#traditionalfiction</a></p>

Somewhere out there, in the darkness, a black wolf is feeding.

Several weeks ago, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team uncovered and stopped a domestic terrorist attack in Montréal, arresting the person behind it. A man they called the Black Wolf.

But their relief is short-lived. In a sickening turn of events, Gamache has realized that plot, as horrific as it was, was just the beginning. Perhaps even a deliberate misdirection. One he fell into. Something deeper and darker, more damaging, is planned. Did he in fact arrest the Black Wolf, or are they still out there? Armand is appalled to think his mistake has allowed their conspiracy to grow, to gather supporters. To spread lies, manufacture enemies, and feed hatred and division.

Still recovering from wounds received in stopping the first attack, Armand is confined to the village of Three Pines, leading a covert investigation from there. He must be careful not to let the Black Wolf know he has recognized his mistake. In a quiet church basement, he and his senior agents Beauvoir and Lacoste, pore over what little evidence they have. Two notebooks. A few mysterious numbers on a tattered map of Québec. And a phrase repeated by the person they had called the Grey Wolf. A warning...

In a dry and parched land where there is no water.

Gamache and his small team of supporters realize that for the Black Wolf to have gotten this far, they must have powerful allies, in law enforcement, i

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<p>Book promotion: Take a chance on one of my otherworldly stories about people who risk everything for the sake of hope, trust, & cooperation. You also get heaps of humor, whimsy, sarcasm, & optimism. Sometimes gritty, but never grim.</p><p>Because I can, I've priced the ebooks at $0.99 on my website AT THIS LINK --> <a href="https://kmherkes.com/sale-bookshop" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>kmherkes.com/sale-bookshop</a></p><p>Other vendors & formats at regular prices:<br><a href="https://books2read.com/kmherkes" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>books2read.com/kmherkes</a></p><p><a href="/tags/fedibookshop/" rel="tag">#Fedibookshop</a><br><a href="/tags/fedifiction/" rel="tag">#Fedifiction</a><br><a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a><br><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a><br><a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a><br><a href="/tags/writing/" rel="tag">#writing</a><br><a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#ScienceFiction</a><br><a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#fantasy</a></p>

Promotional graphic for all 7 books written by K. M. Herkes. The words CHOOSE AN ADVENTURE are centered on a autumn leaf background of golds, reds nd browns, with photos of the book covers positioned around text describing various elements and genres represented; namely: hopepunk, heists, chosen family, disability rep, feisty heroines, and superpowers, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and suspense, novels and short stories.

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<p>1066 and still all that</p><p>Few humor books from 1930 still get laughs from many people now, but 1066 and All That does. W. C. Sellar and R. J. Yeatman don't just send up English history: they also satirize how history is often taught and remembered, where what really matters, whether Bad Kings or Good Things, is the story of whoever's on top. <br> <br>By John Mark Ockerbloom </p><p><a href="https://everybodyslibraries.com/2025/12/11/1066-and-still-all-that/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="everybodyslibraries.com/2025/12/11/1066-and-still-all-that/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">everybodyslibraries.com/2025/1</span><span class="invisible">2/11/1066-and-still-all-that/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/publicdomaindaycountdown/" rel="tag">#publicDomainDayCountdown</a></p>

Later paperback edition of the book 1066 and All That: A Memorable History of England, Comprising All the Parts You Can Remember, Including 103 Good Things, 5 Bad Kings and 2 Genuine Date (c. late 1960s)

A late 1960s paperback cover of "1066 and All That" by W.C. Sellar & R.J. Yeatman, featuring whimsical stick-figure illustrations on a bright turquoise background. The minimalist line drawings humorously depict historical figures and scenes, perfectly capturing the book's satirical take on English history.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1066_and_All_That#/media/File:1066AndAllThat.jpg

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<p>English author and bookseller Christopher Robin Milne was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1920.</p><p>He was the only child of author A. A. Milne. As a child, he was the basis of the character Christopher Robin in his father's Winnie-the-Pooh stories and in two books of poems.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Robin_Milne" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Robin_Milne"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christop</span><span class="invisible">her_Robin_Milne</span></a></p><p>Watch our video about Winnie-the-Pooh:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWZxwuam5Iw&t=155s" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWZxwuam5Iw&t=155s"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWZxwu</span><span class="invisible">am5Iw&t=155s</span></a></p><p>Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne is available at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67098" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67098</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

A. A. Milne, with his son Christopher Robin and the original Pooh Bear, photographed in the year that Winnie-the-Pooh was first published.

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<p>Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Was Initially Rejected by a Publisher. It Later Became One of the World’s Most Beloved Novels</p><p>The British author wrote six novels, but it’s her second published book that has resonated the most in the 250 years since her birth in 1775</p><p>by Kayla Randall </p><p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice-was-initially-rejected-by-a-publisher-it-later-became-one-of-the-worlds-most-beloved-novels-180987807/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&lctg=93133550" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.smithsonianmag.com/history/jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice-was-initially-rejected-by-a-publisher-it-later-became-one-of-the-worlds-most-beloved-novels-180987807/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&lctg=93133550"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.smithsonianmag.com/history</span><span class="invisible">/jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice-was-initially-rejected-by-a-publisher-it-later-became-one-of-the-worlds-most-beloved-novels-180987807/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&lctg=93133550</span></a></p><p>Pride and Prejudice at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1342</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

A card of C. E. Brock's illustrations of Jane Austen's Novel Pride and Prejudice, (some possibly touched up by his brother) - c. 1885

A collection card of delicate pen-and-ink illustrations by C.E. Brock (with possible contributions by his brother) depicting scenes from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice," circa 1885. The vintage illustrations showcase Regency-era characters in period costume, capturing key moments from the beloved novel in Brock's characteristic refined Victorian illustrative style.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride_and_Prejudice#/media/File:Scenes_from_Pride_and_Prejudice.png

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What's the best history book you've ever read?

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1920.</p><p>The Salzburg Festival in Austria is inaugurated with a performance of Hugo von Hofmannsthal's play Jedermann (Everyman, 1911) in front of Salzburg Cathedral, directed by Max Reinhardt.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedermann_(play)" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jedermann_(play)"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jederman</span><span class="invisible">n_(play)</span></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salzburg_Festival" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salzburg_Festival"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salzburg</span><span class="invisible">_Festival</span></a></p><p>Jedermann: Das Spiel vom Sterben des reichen Mannes by Hugo von Hofmannsthal at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28949" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28949</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Alexander Moissi in Jedermann

https://archive.org/details/reinhardtundsein00steruoft/page/148/mode/1up?view=theater

The photograph of Alexander Moissi in the play Jedermann by Hugo von Hofmannsthal captures the actor in one of his most iconic roles. Moissi, known for his intense and expressive performances, is depicted wearing a rich, elaborate costume that befits the play's allegorical nature.

Moissi's pose and expression in the photograph likely convey the gravity and existential dread central to the play, which deals with themes of death and salvation. His face may be marked by a profound, almost tragic intensity, capturing the emotional depth for which he was renowned. The background of the image is likely minimal, focusing all attention on Moissi, his costume, and his compelling stage presence.

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<p>Norwegian author Amalie Skram was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1846.</p><p>She gave voice to a woman's point of view with her naturalist writing. Skram's most famous works include the novels "Constance Ring", "Lucie", and the four-volume series "Hellemyrsfolket", which provides a stark and realistic depiction of life in 19th-century Norway.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalie_Skram" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalie_Skram"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amalie_S</span><span class="invisible">kram</span></a></p><p>Books about Amalie Skram at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68655" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68655</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Photo portrait and signature of Amalie Skram, published 1905.

The photo portrait of Amalie Skram from 1905 depicts the Norwegian author in a formal and serious pose, reflective of her stature as a significant literary figure. She is dressed in the typical fashion of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a high-collared blouse and a dark, modest gown. Her hair is neatly styled, parted in the middle, and pulled back, revealing her strong facial features. Skram's expression is contemplative, suggesting the depth and intensity of her literary work.

Accompanying the portrait is her signature, which is written in a clear and confident hand, indicative of her authoritative presence in the literary world. The portrait and signature together convey a sense of dignity and intellectual strength, capturing the essence of Amalie Skram as a pioneering realist writer and a prominent figure in Scandinavian literature. The publication of this portrait in 1905, the year of her death, serves as a tribute to her enduring influence and legacy.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1850 writer Robert Louis Stevenson was born.</p><p>Robert Louis Stevenson’s Art of Living (and Dying)</p><p>"Trenton B. Olsen Explores How the Author Navigated a Lifetime of Chronic Illness"</p><p><a href="https://lithub.com/robert-louis-stevensons-art-of-living-and-dying/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="lithub.com/robert-louis-stevensons-art-of-living-and-dying/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lithub.com/robert-louis-steven</span><span class="invisible">sons-art-of-living-and-dying/</span></a></p><p>Stevenson at PG:</p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/35" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/35"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/35</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Wood carving of Robert Louis Stevenson by Henry Wolf

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<p>Now Available: “On Web Development II”!:</p><p>A comprehensive ebook marking another 10 years of meiert.com, featuring 180 curated articles on web development from 2015 to 2025.</p><p><a href="https://meiert.com/blog/on-web-development-2/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="meiert.com/blog/on-web-development-2/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">meiert.com/blog/on-web-develop</span><span class="invisible">ment-2/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/webdev/" rel="tag">#webdev</a> <a href="/tags/html/" rel="tag">#html</a> <a href="/tags/css/" rel="tag">#css</a> <a href="/tags/management/" rel="tag">#management</a></p>

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<p>"On a memorable morning of early December London opened its eyes on a frigid gray mist..."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1891.</p><p>Israel Zangwill's The Big Bow Mystery, the first classic full-length locked room mystery, begins serialization in The Star (London), before being published as a novel the following year.</p><p>It has been almost continuously in print since 1891 and has been used as the basis for three movies.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bow_Mystery" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_Bow_Mystery"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Big_</span><span class="invisible">Bow_Mystery</span></a></p><p>The Big Bow Mystery at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28164" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28164</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover page of The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill, The First Loocked Room Mystery.

The cover page of The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill is a classic example of late 19th-century book design. As the first "locked room" mystery ever written, the cover likely reflects the novel's significance and genre. The design may feature an ornate, decorative border that was typical of the period, with the title prominently displayed in bold, serif fonts. The author's name, Israel Zangwill, is also prominently featured, underscoring his importance as a literary figure.

The imagery on the cover might evoke elements of mystery or suspense, possibly incorporating dark or moody colors, symbolic representations like keys, locks, or abstract depictions of a closed door, emphasizing the "locked room" nature of the mystery.

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<p>Alexander von Humboldt: the groundbreaking naturalist who bankrupted himself to share his life’s work.</p><p>By Bienvenido León via <span class="h-card"><a href="https://flipboard.com/@ConversationUS" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>ConversationUS</span></a></span> </p><p><a href="https://theconversation.com/alexander-von-humboldt-the-groundbreaking-naturalist-who-bankrupted-himself-to-share-his-lifes-work-237279" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="theconversation.com/alexander-von-humboldt-the-groundbreaking-naturalist-who-bankrupted-himself-to-share-his-lifes-work-237279"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">theconversation.com/alexander-</span><span class="invisible">von-humboldt-the-groundbreaking-naturalist-who-bankrupted-himself-to-share-his-lifes-work-237279</span></a></p><p>Books by Alexander von Humboldt at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1995"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1995</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a> <a href="/tags/archeology/" rel="tag">#archeology</a></p>

Humboldt and his fellow scientist Aimé Bonpland near the foot of the Chimborazo volcano, painting by Friedrich Georg Weitsch (1810).

The painting "Humboldt and Bonpland at the Foot of the Chimborazo" by Friedrich Georg Weitsch (1810) depicts the famous German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt and his fellow scientist Aimé Bonpland during their expedition to South America. The scene is set against the majestic backdrop of the Chimborazo volcano in Ecuador, one of the highest peaks in the Andes.

In the painting, Humboldt and Bonpland are shown in the foreground, engaged in scientific activities. Humboldt, on the left, is depicted with a notebook in hand, documenting observations, while Bonpland, on the right, is examining a plant specimen. Both figures are dressed in early 19th-century expeditionary attire, reflecting their role as explorers and scientists.

The landscape is dominated by the imposing Chimborazo, which rises majestically in the background, its peak covered in snow. The volcano is painted with a sense of grandeur, emphasizing its significance as a natural wonder. The surrounding environment is lush and verdant, with various plants and geological features that illustrate the diverse ecosystems the explorers encountered.

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<p>Ah, yes... a fresh stench of GOP control back where I used to live. 🤮 😠 Greenville County, <a href="/tags/southcarolina/" rel="tag">#SouthCarolina</a> stops all book fairs for all schools, since "It is not possible for school personnel to vet all book fair content after it arrives, nor can vendors provide accurate content information far enough in advance for it to be vetted through the District prior to the start of fall book fairs."</p><p><a href="https://www.wyff4.com/article/greenville-county-schools-no-book-fairs/61945606" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.wyff4.com/article/greenville-county-schools-no-book-fairs/61945606"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.wyff4.com/article/greenvil</span><span class="invisible">le-county-schools-no-book-fairs/61945606</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/censorship/" rel="tag">#censorship</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a></p>

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<p>“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.”<br>William Makepeace Thackeray</p><p><a href="/tags/mothersday/" rel="tag">#mothersday</a> <a href="/tags/mother/" rel="tag">#mother</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/quotes/" rel="tag">#quotes</a> <a href="/tags/quote/" rel="tag">#quote</a> <a href="/tags/thackeray/" rel="tag">#Thackeray</a> <a href="/tags/god/" rel="tag">#God</a> <a href="/tags/children/" rel="tag">#children</a> <a href="/tags/hearts/" rel="tag">#hearts</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/today/" rel="tag">#today</a> <a href="/tags/holiday/" rel="tag">#holiday</a></p>

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<p>Are you an Australian author of SFF with a book published this year? You have until the end of the month to enter it for the Aurealis Awards.</p><p><a href="https://aurealisawards.org/entry-forms/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="aurealisawards.org/entry-forms/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">aurealisawards.org/entry-forms</span><span class="invisible">/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/sff/" rel="tag">#sff</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/amwriting/" rel="tag">#amwriting</a></p>

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<p>Music and Musicians in the Medieval Persianate World</p><p>From royal courts to wine-filled gatherings, music played a vital role in medieval Persianate culture. Two remarkable texts — one practical, one theoretical — reveal how musicians lived, performed, and understood their art.</p><p>By Timur Khan</p><p><a href="https://www.medievalists.net/2025/11/music-and-musicians-in-the-medieval-persianate-world/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.medievalists.net/2025/11/music-and-musicians-in-the-medieval-persianate-world/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.medievalists.net/2025/11/m</span><span class="invisible">usic-and-musicians-in-the-medieval-persianate-world/</span></a></p><p>Music at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/677" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/677"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/books</span><span class="invisible">helf/677</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Sultan Mohammed. Kayumars' Court. Miniature, detail. "Shahnameh" by Ferdowsi. 1525-1535. Geneva, Collection of Sadruddin Aga Khan.

At the center of the image, Kayumars sits elevated on a rocky outcrop, clothed in a robe of leopard skin. His haloed face is framed by a soft sky and floating clouds that blend seamlessly with the surrounding forms.

Below and around him, courtiers, princes, and attendants are arranged in rhythmic harmony amid rich vegetation, flowering trees, and undulating rock formations.

Among them roam wild animals and birds—leopards, monkeys, deer, and cranes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shahnameh#/media/File:The_Court_of_Gayumars_(Cropped).jpg

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<p>📚 Flesh by: David Szalay</p><p>Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and is soon isolated, drawn instead into a series of events that leave him forever a stranger to peers, his mother, and himself. In the y...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/flesh" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>bookblabla.com/book/flesh</a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/literaryfiction/" rel="tag">#literaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/familylife/" rel="tag">#familylife</a> <a href="/tags/generalfiction/" rel="tag">#generalfiction</a> <a href="/tags/friendship/" rel="tag">#friendship</a></p>

Teenaged István lives with his mother in a quiet apartment complex in Hungary. Shy and new in town, he is a stranger to the social rituals practiced by his classmates and is soon isolated, drawn instead into a series of events that leave him forever a stranger to peers, his mother, and himself. In the years that follow, István is born along by the goodwill, or self-interest, of strangers, charting a rocky yet upward trajectory that lands him further from his childhood, and the defining events that abruptly ended it, than he could possibly have imagined.

A collection of intimate moments over the course of decades, Flesh chronicles a man at odds with himself—estranged from and by the circumstances and demands of a life not entirely under his control and the roles that he is asked to play. Shadowed by the specter of past tragedy and the apathy of modernity, the tension between István and all that alienates him hurtles forward until sudden tragedy again throws life as he knows it in jeopardy. “Spare and detached on the page, lush in resonance beyond it” (NPR), Flesh traces the imperceptible but indelible contours of unresolved trauma and its aftermath amid the precarity and violence of an ever-globalizing Europe with incisive insight, unyielding pathos, and startling humanity.

Shortlisted for the 2025 Booker Prize | Finalist for the Kirkus Prize | Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence

From Booker Prize finalist and the shrewdest writer on contemporary

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<p>ICYMI </p><p>My zines and ebooks as pdfs.</p><p>Yes, Frankenstein, the Post ModerN Autism Mom is there too</p><p><a href="https://mepabsurdist.com" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>mepabsurdist.com</a></p><p><a href="/tags/frankenstein/" rel="tag">#frankenstein</a> <a href="/tags/zines/" rel="tag">#zines</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a></p>

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<p>Belgian lawyer and bibliographer Paul Otlet was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1868.</p><p>He developed the Universal Decimal Classification (UDC) system, an innovative and highly detailed method for cataloging information. Otlet envisioned a global network of information that could be accessed remotely, which he described in his writings as a "réseau" or network of knowledge.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Otlet" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Otlet"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Otl</span><span class="invisible">et</span></a></p><p>Books by Paul Otlet at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/50172" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/50172"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/50172</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Otlet to work in an office built at his home following the closure of the Palais Mondial in June 1937

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