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<p>"Nevertheless, it remains conceivable that the measure relations of space in the infinitely small are not in accordance with the assumptions of our geometry [Euclidean geometry], and, in fact, we should have to assume that they are not if, by doing so, we should ever be enabled to explain phenomena in a more simple way."</p><p>Memoir (1854) Tr. William Kingdon Clifford.</p><p>~Bernhard Riemann (September 17, 1826 – July 20, 1866)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

An Image of Georg Friedrich Bernhard Riemann taken in 1863.

Riemann is depicted seated, with a composed and serious expression, typical of formal portraits of that era.
His demeanor reflects the intellectual intensity and depth of thought characteristic of his work.

He is dressed in formal 19th-century attire, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt with a high collar, complemented by a bow tie or cravat.

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<p>"Science means simply the aggregate of all the recipes that are always successful. All the rest is literature."</p><p>Moralités.</p><p>~Paul Valéry (30 October 1871 – 20 July 1945)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Paul Valéry photographed by Henri Manuel, 1920s.

Valéry is seated, possibly in a studio setting. His pose is relaxed yet dignified, with an air of introspection. His expression is serious and contemplative, with a slight furrowing of the brow, indicative of deep thought or reflection.

Valéry is dressed in formal attire typical of the period. He wears a dark suit, a white shirt, and a tie, emphasizing his status as a distinguished intellectual. His hair is neatly combed, and he has a well-groomed appearance, which was common for portraits of notable individuals in the early 20th century.

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<p>1/</p><p>Lots of new connections. Hence, a re-introduction to a hopeful story, "A New Faith," available to read online or download (EPUB and PDF) for free at: <a href="https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith</a></p><p><a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#book</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/story/" rel="tag">#story</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/hopepunk/" rel="tag">#hopepunk</a> <a href="/tags/solarpunk/" rel="tag">#solarpunk</a> <a href="/tags/climatefiction/" rel="tag">#climatefiction</a> <a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#sciencefiction</a> <a href="/tags/speculativefiction/" rel="tag">#speculativefiction</a> <a href="/tags/mystery/" rel="tag">#mystery</a> <a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/detective/" rel="tag">#detective</a> <a href="/tags/women/" rel="tag">#women</a> <a href="/tags/climate/" rel="tag">#climate</a> <a href="/tags/climatechange/" rel="tag">#climatechange</a> <a href="/tags/climatecrisis/" rel="tag">#climatecrisis</a> <a href="/tags/extinction/" rel="tag">#extinction</a> <a href="/tags/survival/" rel="tag">#survival</a> <a href="/tags/adaptation/" rel="tag">#adaptation</a> <a href="/tags/migration/" rel="tag">#migration</a> <a href="/tags/immigration/" rel="tag">#immigration</a> <a href="/tags/indie/" rel="tag">#indie</a> <a href="/tags/indieauthor/" rel="tag">#indieauthor</a></p>

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<p>JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN (😭), my latest review went up at Grimdark Magazine. Joe R. Lansdale totally is your favorite horror writer’s favorite horror writer, and this is a solid retrospective.</p><p>(As always, boosts are appreciated!)</p><p><a href="https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.grimdarkmagazine.com/review-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.grimdarkmagazine.com/revie</span><span class="invisible">w-the-essential-horror-of-joe-r-lansdale-by-joe-r-lansdale/</span></a></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> <a href="/tags/booksky/" rel="tag">#Booksky</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/horror/" rel="tag">#Horror</a></p>

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<p>Italian draughtsman and printmaker Stefano della Bella died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1664.</p><p>He received significant support from Cardinal Giovanni Carlo de' Medici. His early works included small prints & book illustrations. Della Bella lived in Paris (1639-50), where he worked for publishers & collected engravings. After returning to Florence in 1650, he continued to produce prints & drawings. He also taught etching & drawing, including Pietro Testa.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_della_Bella" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_della_Bella"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefano_</span><span class="invisible">della_Bella</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/engraving/" rel="tag">#engraving</a> <a href="/tags/illustrations/" rel="tag">#illustrations</a></p>

Portrait of the painter Stephanus de la Belle in the book 'Het gulden cabinet vande edel vry schilder const inhoudende den lof vande vermarste schilders, architecten, beldthouwers ende plaetsnyders, van dese eeuw' (587 p.) - (translated as "The Golden Cabinet of the Noble Free Art of Painting Containing the Praise of the Most Famous Painters, Architects, Sculptors, and Engravers of This Century").

Stephanus de la Belle is presented in a formal pose, looking directly at the viewer or slightly to the side, which was customary to convey the subject's dignity and intellect. His expression is composed and thoughtful, befitting an artist known for his intricate and imaginative works. He is dressed in contemporary clothing, likely a doublet with a collar, which reflects his status and the fashion of the time. His hair is neatly styled, possibly curly or wavy, and he may have a beard or mustache, features that were often included to add character to the portrait.

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<p>Would I read this crossover, hell yes I would! 😂 <br> <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="https://lemmy.world/u/books" rel="nofollow">@books</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@humor" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>humor</span></a></span> @humor@lemmy.world @aiop <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/hemingway/" rel="tag">#Hemingway</a> <a href="/tags/vs/" rel="tag">#Vs</a> <a href="/tags/montypython/" rel="tag">#MontyPython</a><br><a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#Book</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookmemes/" rel="tag">#BookMemes</a> <a href="/tags/memes/" rel="tag">#Memes</a> <a href="/tags/humor/" rel="tag">#Humor</a> <a href="/tags/humour/" rel="tag">#Humour</a><br><a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#Novel</a> <a href="/tags/novels/" rel="tag">#Novels</a> <a href="/tags/bookshelf/" rel="tag">#Bookshelf</a> <a href="/tags/mastobooks/" rel="tag">#Mastobooks</a> <a href="/tags/booksofmastodon/" rel="tag">#BooksofMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/bookworm/" rel="tag">#Bookworm</a> <a href="/tags/bookwyrm/" rel="tag">#Bookwyrm</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/booklove/" rel="tag">#BookLove</a></p>

Picture of the cover of Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" with an inserted photo from Monty Python's "Holy Grail" where the Black Knight has just had his arms chopped of and it's apprently just a scratch....

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<p>The book was good, its story compelling.</p><p>But the desire to close her eyes -- for just . . . one . . . moment . . . -- was stronger.</p><p>Somnolent canvas print -- <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/featured/somnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="fineartamerica.com/featured/somnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fineartamerica.com/featured/so</span><span class="invisible">mnolent-steve-henderson.html?product=canvas-print</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/artwork/" rel="tag">#artwork</a> <a href="/tags/mastoart/" rel="tag">#mastoart</a> <a href="/tags/fediart/" rel="tag">#fediart</a> <a href="/tags/buyintoart/" rel="tag">#buyintoart</a> <a href="/tags/ayearforart/" rel="tag">#ayearforart</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/nap/" rel="tag">#nap</a> <a href="/tags/sleep/" rel="tag">#sleep</a> <a href="/tags/home/" rel="tag">#home</a> <a href="/tags/bedroom/" rel="tag">#bedroom</a> <a href="/tags/relax/" rel="tag">#relax</a> <a href="/tags/fedigiftshop/" rel="tag">#fedigiftshop</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/woman/" rel="tag">#woman</a> <a href="/tags/beauty/" rel="tag">#beauty</a></p>

Woman falling asleep on a settee.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1887.</p><p>L. L. Zamenhof published Unua Libro, the first publication to describe Esperanto, a constructed international language.</p><p>First published in Russian on July 26 [O.S. July 14] 1887, the publication of Unua Libro marks the formal beginning of the Esperanto movement.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Libro" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Libro"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unua_Lib</span><span class="invisible">ro</span></a></p><p>Books in Esperanto at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/34" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/bookshelf/34"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/books</span><span class="invisible">helf/34</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

This is the cover page of Dr. Esperanto's International Language, the 1889 translation of Unua Libro by Richard Geoghegan, which is also the standard English translation.

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<p>Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher Giosuè Carducci was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1835.</p><p>His poetry collections, such as "Rime nuove" and "Odi barbare", are notable for their classical forms and themes, often drawing inspiration from ancient Roman and Greek literature. In addition to his literary work, Carducci was a respected academic. He taught Italian literature at the University of Bologna for many years.</p><p>Books by Giosuè Carducci at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/43982" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/43982"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/43982</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Carducci, c. 1900
R. Borghi - http://benignomigliarino.blogspot.com/2010/04/carducci-giosue.html

Carducci is seated, exuding an air of wisdom and intellectual gravitas. His expression is serious and contemplative, suggestive of a man deeply engaged with his thoughts and scholarly pursuits.

He is dressed formally in a dark suit, complete with a waistcoat, white shirt, and a bow tie. His attire is indicative of his position and the era, presenting him as a respectable and authoritative figure.

Carducci's face is marked by his prominent features: a broad forehead, bushy eyebrows, and a full, well-groomed beard and mustache that frame his face. His eyes, though seemingly stern, carry a depth that hints at his reflective nature.

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<p>American writer Herman Melville was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1819.</p><p>Melville's first two books, "Typee" (1846) and "Omoo" (1847), were based on his adventures in the South Seas and were quite popular. These semi-autobiographical novels painted a romanticized view of life among the Pacific Islanders. Published in 1851, "Moby-Dick" is considered Melville's masterpiece. Initially, the book was not well-received, and its complex structure and themes puzzled readers and critics alike.</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a><br>1/3</p>

Herman Melville, American author. Reproduction of photograph, frontispiece to Journal Up the Straits.

The reproduction of the photograph of Herman Melville, featured as the frontispiece to "Journal Up the Straits," presents a distinguished and contemplative image of the American author. Melville is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit jacket and a vest over a white shirt, with a neatly tied cravat. His beard, full and well-groomed, frames a face that conveys both gravitas and introspection.

In this portrait, Melville's hair is neatly combed, and his expression is one of serious thoughtfulness, reflecting the depth and complexity of his literary works.

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<p>📚 Old School Indian by: Aaron John Curtis</p><p>Abe Jacobs is Kanien’kehá:ka from Ahkwesáhsne―or, as white people say, a Mohawk Indian from the Saint Regis Tribe. At eighteen, Abe left the reservation where he was raised and never looked back. He met the love of his life, started writing poetry, and began an open marriage.</p><p>No...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/old-school-indian" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/old-school-indian"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/old-school</span><span class="invisible">-indian</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/indigenousfiction/" rel="tag">#indigenousfiction</a> <a href="/tags/literaryfiction/" rel="tag">#literaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/ownvoices/" rel="tag">#ownvoices</a></p>

Abe Jacobs is Kanien’kehá:ka from Ahkwesáhsne―or, as white people say, a Mohawk Indian from the Saint Regis Tribe. At eighteen, Abe left the reservation where he was raised and never looked back. He met the love of his life, started writing poetry, and began an open marriage.

Now at forty-three, Abe is suffering from a rare disease―one his doctors in Miami believe will kill him. Running from his diagnosis and a marriage teetering on collapse, Abe returns to the Rez, where he’s persuaded to undergo a healing at the hands of his Great Uncle Budge. But Budge, a wry, recovered alcoholic prone to wearing punk T-shirts isn’t all that convincing. And Abe’s time off the Rez has made him a thorough skeptic.

To heal, Abe will undertake a revelatory journey, confronting the parts of himself he’s hidden ever since he left home and wrestling with the imprint left by his once-passionate marriage.

Delivered with crackling wit and heart-wrenching tenderness, Old School Indian is a striking exploration of the power and secrets of family, the capacity for healing and intimacy, and the ripple effects of history and culture.

A novel of pure heart and mastery. Morgan Talty, bestselling author of Night of the Living Rez and Fire Exit

A Kirkus Editor’s Pick. A Most Anticipated Book of 2025: Cowboys & Indians | Brit + Co | Debutiful

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - INDIE NEXT PICK

An entrancing new voice... Aaron John Curtis will be your new literary obsession. Marion Win

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<p>British novelist and scientific Agnes Giberne died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1939.</p><p>She is best known for her popular science books on astronomy. Her most famous work, Sun, Moon, and Stars: Astronomy for Beginners (1879), became a significant educational resource, introducing countless readers to the basics of astronomy. She also authored numerous Christian books, including religious biographies and devotional literature.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Giberne"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnes_Gi</span><span class="invisible">berne</span></a></p><p>Agnes Giberne at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/47772"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/47772</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Artist's impression of midnight on Saturn from Giberne's popular astronomy book Sun, Moon and Stars.

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David Szalay wins 2025 Booker prize for ‘dark’ Flesh <small class="notice" x-post-type-data="None"> Takahe has limited support for this type: <a href="https://lemmy.world/post/38627694">See Original Page</a> </small>

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<p>📚 Girl Warrior by: Joy Harjo</p><p>An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate.</p><p>To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suf...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/girl-warrior" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/girl-warrior"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/girl-warri</span><span class="invisible">or</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/biographyautobiography/" rel="tag">#biographyautobiography</a> <a href="/tags/indigenous/" rel="tag">#indigenous</a></p>

An inspirational work of wisdom, warmth, and generosity from a three-term US poet laureate.

To know ourselves is the most profound and difficult endeavor. Though we are all made of the same questions, we have individual routes to the answers, or to reframing the questions. Why is there evil in the world? Why do people suffer, and some more than others? Why are we here? What are we doing here? What happens after death? Does anything mean anything at all? Who am I and what does it matter?” writes Joy Harjo, renowned poet and activist, in this profound work about the struggles, challenges, and joys of coming of age.

In her best-selling memoir Poet Warrior, Harjo led readers through her lifelong process of artistic evolution. In Girl Warrior, she speaks directly to Native girls and women, sharing stories about her own coming of age to bring renewed attention to the pivotal moments of becoming including forgiveness, failure, falling, rising up, and honoring our vast family of beings.

Informed by her own experiences and those of her ancestors, Harjo offers inspiration and insight for navigating the many challenges of maturation. She grapples with parents, friendships, love, and loss. She guides young readers toward painting, poetry, and music as powerful tools for developing their own ethical sensibility. As Harjo demonstrates, the act of making is an essential part of who we are, a means of inviting the past into the present and a critical tool young women can use to sh

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<p>Introducing Beatrix Potter.</p><p>Beatrix Potter remains one of the world's best-selling and best-loved children's authors. She wrote and illustrated 28 books, including her 23 Tales which have sold more than 250 million copies worldwide. In her later years, she became a farmer and sheep breeder and helped protect thousands of acres of land in the Lake District.</p><p><a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/introducing-beatrix-potter" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.vam.ac.uk/articles/introducing-beatrix-potter"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.vam.ac.uk/articles/introdu</span><span class="invisible">cing-beatrix-potter</span></a> </p><p>Beatrix Potter (28 July 1866 – 22 December 1943)</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Beatrix Potter with a border terrier at Lingholm, Keswick, by Rupert Potter, 3 October 1897, albumen photograph, given by Joan Duke. Museum no. E.765-2005. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

In the photograph, Beatrix Potter is seen seated, accompanied by a border terrier. The dog is sitting attentively beside her, adding a touch of warmth and companionship to the scene.

Beatrix is dressed in typical late 19th-century attire, wearing a long dress with a high collar and possibly a shawl or jacket. Her clothing is modest and practical, reflecting her love for the countryside and outdoor activities.

The photograph is taken outdoors at Lingholm, a country estate near Keswick in the Lake District.

Rupert Potter, Beatrix's father, was an amateur photographer who often captured images of his family and their life in the Lake District.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1886.</p><p>The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works is signed. The treaty provides authors, musicians, poets, painters, and other creators with the means to control how their works are used, by whom, and on what terms.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Convention"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berne_Co</span><span class="invisible">nvention</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/art/" rel="tag">#art</a> <a href="/tags/copyright/" rel="tag">#copyright</a></p>

The Pirate Publisher—An International Burlesque that has the Longest Run on Record by Joseph Ferdinand Keppler, published as a centrefold in Puck, v. 18, no. 468 (1886 February 24). A commentary on the state of copyright laws that, prior to a 1911 treaty, generally offered no protection to foreign authors and works. In the cartoon, hordes of German, Norwegian, French, English, and American authors surround a publisher who republishes their newly-created works without attribution or royalties in a foreign country, as international law then allowed. Of note is W. S. Gilbert, fifth from the right in the front row, as the many unauthorised or "pirate" productions of H.M.S. Pinafore caused him and Arthur Sullivan to première The Pirates of Penzance in America, to at least gain the initial profits there before anyone else could exploit it, and the title and subject of The Pirates of Penzance is sometimes - although somewhat dubiously in my opinion - considered to partially be a reference to the issue of pirate productions of their works. Other authors shown include Mark Twain, Tennyson, Robert Browning, F. C. Burnand, Émile Zola, Jules Verne, Victorien Sardou, Wilkie Collins, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., as well as many others.

Original artist: Joseph Ferdinand Keppler (1838-1894) Restoration: Adam Cuerden - https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2011661385/ by way of http://adamcuerden.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d5onmxh

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<p>English-born Australian novelist, journalist, and poet Marcus Clarke died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1881.</p><p>He is best known for his 1874 novel For the Term of His Natural Life, about the convict system in Australia, and widely regarded as a classic of Australian literature. The novel is based on historical facts and it was originally serialized in the Australian Journal before being published as a book. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Clarke" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Clarke"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_C</span><span class="invisible">larke</span></a></p><p>Books by Marcus Clarke at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1193" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1193"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1193</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Australian author Marcus Clarke, albumen silver photograph.
Unknown author - State Library of Victoria.

Clarke is posed in a formal, seated position, which was customary for portraits of notable figures during this era.

He is dressed in formal Victorian attire, likely a dark suit with a waistcoat and a tie, reflecting his status as a respected literary figure.

Clarke's face is captured in clear detail, showing his full beard and mustache, which were typical of his appearance. His expression is serious and contemplative, perhaps indicating his deep engagement with his work and the serious themes he explored in his writing.

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<p>🎉 August Queer Romance Club book pick - Dionysus in Wisconsin by EH Lupton 🎉</p><p>By a Mastodon author, <span class="h-card"><a href="https://romancelandia.club/@pretensesoup" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>pretensesoup</span></a></span>, it’s been shortlisted for the 2024 Lamba Literary Award in Gay Romance and the 2024 Midwest Book Award for fantasy.</p><p>Available on <a href="/tags/hoopla/" rel="tag">#Hoopla</a>, <a href="/tags/koboplus/" rel="tag">#KoboPlus</a>, all ebookstores and perhaps your library, or EH has kindly offered copies if access is difficult for you (DM her if so).</p><p>QRC is open to all, read at your own pace over the month and post about it under <a href="/tags/queerromanceclub/" rel="tag">#QueerRomanceClub</a> and @queerromanceclub — CW for spoilers if going into details but general observations can be open.</p><p>No rules: let’s hear reactions, theories, reviews, favourite quotes etc.</p><p>Please also feel free to tag EH in to your QRC post this month, and she’s open to Author Q&A so throw your questions her way.</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/gayromance/" rel="tag">#GayRomance</a> @gayromance @bookstodon <a href="/tags/bookclub/" rel="tag">#BookClub</a> <a href="/tags/authorsofmastodon/" rel="tag">#AuthorsOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/indieauthor/" rel="tag">#IndieAuthor</a></p>

Cover of Dionysus in Wisconsin. Two figures in the style of Greek urn paintings, one seated with a cup of wine, one standing before the first with a hand on his shoulder. They’re in black, the background and title are in shades of orange, the only other colour is the green wreaths they each wear .

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<p>The Lost Art of Handwriting</p><p>A new book provides a glimpse into how some of the most resoundingly famous writers actually, you know, wrote.</p><p>By Sarah Rose Sharp via @hyperallergic</p><p><a href="https://hyperallergic.com/928594/the-lost-art-of-handwriting-lesley-smith/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="hyperallergic.com/928594/the-lost-art-of-handwriting-lesley-smith/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">hyperallergic.com/928594/the-l</span><span class="invisible">ost-art-of-handwriting-lesley-smith/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/handwriting/" rel="tag">#handwriting</a></p>

Esther Inglis, excerpt from Proverbs of Solomon (1599) (all images courtesy the Bodleian Library at the University of Oxford)

Inglis' calligraphy is meticulous and ornate, featuring a variety of styles. The text of the Proverbs is often written in a flowing, elegant script, possibly a form of Italic or Secretary hand.

Created in 1599, this manuscript represents the intersection of art, literature, and devotion during the late Renaissance period.

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<p>In August 1869.</p><p>Ambrose Bierce, writing a satirical column for the San Francisco News Letter, begins to produce the cynical definitions which will eventually become The Devil's Dictionary.</p><p>Bierce's witty definitions were imitated & plagiarized for years before he gathered them into books, first as The Cynic's Word Book in 1906 & then in a more complete version as The Devil's Dictionary in 1911.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Dictionary" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devil%27s_Dictionary"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Devi</span><span class="invisible">l%27s_Dictionary</span></a></p><p>The Devil's Dictionary at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/972" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/972</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

The first "The Demon's Dictionary" column by Ambrose Bierce, from The San Francisco Newsletter and California Advertiser, 11 December 1875, page 13.

The Demon's Dictionary eventually because the Devil's Dictionary and was re-published in the 1900s.

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<p>"Aristocracy has three successive ages, — the age of superiorities, the age of privileges, and the age of vanities; having passed out of the first, it degenerates in the second, and dies away in the third."<br>Book I, Ch. 1 : The Vallé-aux-loups</p><p>In August 1830.</p><p>François-René de Chateaubriand sacrifices his political career by refusing to swear an oath of allegiance to Louis-Philippe, and retires to write his memoirs.</p><p>Books by Chateaubriand at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7255" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7255"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/7255</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Title page of Mémoires d'outre-tombe, Tome 1
by Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848; Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907

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<p>English engineer and writer on music George Grove was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1820.</p><p>He is best known as the founding editor of Grove's Dictionary of Music and Musicians. He stated, in the prospectus of the dictionary, in March 1874, that "The want of English works on the history, theory, or practice of Music, or the biographies of musicians accessible to the non-professional reader, has long been a subject of remark."</p><p>Books by George Grove at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/42192" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/42192"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/42192</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/music/" rel="tag">#music</a></p>

Title page of A dictionary of music and musicians ...
by Grove, George, Sir, 1820-1900

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<p>"Heaven did not seem to be my home; and I broke my heart with weeping to come back to earth; and the angels were so angry that they flung me out into the middle of the heath on the top of Wuthering Heights; where I woke sobbing for joy."</p><p>Wuthering Heights (ed. 1858)</p><p>~Emily Brontë (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848)</p><p>Books by Emily Brontë at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/405" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/405"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/405</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

The only undisputed portrait of Brontë, from a group portrait by her brother Branwell, c. 1834.

The portrait is part of a larger group painting that includes her siblings, Emily, Anne, and Branwell Brontë himself. The setting is likely indoors, possibly in a domestic or studio environment reflective of their home at the Parsonage in Haworth.

Emily's expression is serene and introspective, suggesting her thoughtful nature.

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<p>What really happened on Easter Island? Ancient sediments rewrite the 'ecocide' story</p><p>edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Robert Egan</p><p><a href="https://phys.org/news/2025-11-easter-island-ancient-sediments-rewrite.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="phys.org/news/2025-11-easter-island-ancient-sediments-rewrite.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">phys.org/news/2025-11-easter-i</span><span class="invisible">sland-ancient-sediments-rewrite.html</span></a></p><p>Easter Island at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/38560" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/38560"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/subje</span><span class="invisible">ct/38560</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/earth/" rel="tag">#earth</a> <a href="/tags/environment/" rel="tag">#environment</a></p>

RANO RARAKU FROM THE SEA.

Title: The mystery of Easter island: the story of an expedition

Author: Katherine Routledge

Original publication: United Kingdom: Printed for the author by Hazell, Watson and Viney, 1919.

The composition features the island’s rugged volcanic formation rising from the shore, rendered in delicate grayscale tones. Two distinct peaks dominate the center of the image: the left slope descends smoothly toward the sea, while the right peak is more sharply defined, showing vertical rock faces and shadowed ridges that emphasize its steepness and texture.

The foreground suggests the calm surface of the sea, drawn in gentle horizontal strokes that contrast with the dark, angular shading of the mountainside. The sky is lightly toned, with minimal cloud detail, providing an open and atmospheric backdrop that enhances the sense of isolation and scale.

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69807/pg69807-images.html#Page_124

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<p>From Tablets to Papyrus: When Was Paper Invented?</p><p>The invention of paper as a medium for writing was a revolutionary breakthrough that altered the course of human culture.</p><p>by Matt Whittaker</p><p><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/when-was-the-invention-of-paper/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/when-was-the-invention-of-paper/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.thecollector.com/when-was-</span><span class="invisible">the-invention-of-paper/</span></a></p><p>Papyrus at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=papyrus" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=papyrus"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=papyrus</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a></p>

The Heracles Papyrus (Oxford, Sackler Library, Oxyrhynchus Pap. 2331), a fragment of 3rd century Greek manuscript of a poem about the Labors of Heracles.

The image shows a fragmentary piece of ancient papyrus, light brown in tone and worn with age, containing both text and illustrations. The papyrus surface is irregularly shaped, with rough, frayed edges and several missing sections that interrupt the writing and drawings.

Across the fragment, lines of Greek script are written in dark ink, now faded to brown.

Between the lines of text are small painted scenes depicting episodes from the Labors of Heracles (Herakles), rendered in a simple and expressive linear style.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papyrus#/media/File:P._Oxy._XXII_2331.jpg

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