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Romance and revolution: The poetry of Pablo Neruda - Ilan Stavans

Get to know Pablo Neruda, one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. -- A romantic and a revolutionary, Pablo Neruda was one of the most celebrated poets of the 20th century, but also one of the most accessible and controversial. Originally written in Spanish, his poems often use ...
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· Jul 23, 2019
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Mark Twain: Father of American Literature - Fast Facts | History

Samuel Clemens, aka Mark Twain, was cemented as a premier writer of late 19th century America with his works "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn." Find out more about his life and writing in this video. #Biography Subscribe for more from HISTORY: http://histv.co/SubscribeHistoryYT Explore the life of Mark Twain ...
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· Nov 19, 2015
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Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance: Crash Course Literature 215

In which John Green teaches you about the poetry of Langston Hughes. Langston Hughes was a poet and playwright in the first half of the 20th century, and he was involved in the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement among African Americans of the time that produced all kinds of great works in literature, poetry, painting, sculpture ...
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· Jun 5, 2014
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H.G. Wells: Time Traveler | Full Documentary | Biography

Interviews with two of H.G. Wells's grandsons and his granddaughter jump us back in time and flesh out this chronicle of the life of the author who pioneered 20th century science fiction in Season 1, Episode 8. #Biography Dive deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from ...
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· Nov 23, 2021
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Female Authors Who Made History | Biography

Learn more about some of the most inspirational female authors including Jane Austen, J.K Rowling, Toni Morrison, Agatha Christie, and Mary Wollstonecraft. #Biography Subscribe for more Biography: http://aetv.us/2AsWMPH Delve deeper into Biography on our site: http://www.biography.com Follow Biography for more surprising stories from ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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Elizabethan Age | History of English Literature | Major Writers & Works

Do you know the age of Elizabethan is consider as, 'The first creative period of English Literature.' ? Queen Elizabeth reigned England from the year 1558 A.D to 1603 A.D and this period is considered as the golden age for English literature. This is the period when the influence of Renaissance was slowly spreading to England. Amidst victories ...
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· Jul 19, 2020
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Meet Some of the Great Authors of the 19th Century

The 19th century was known for shining literary figures. Authors of the 1800s include such greats as Dickens, Whitman, Irving, Melville, Irving, and Poe.
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· Mar 7, 2017
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Greatest Philosophers In History | Fyodor Dostoevsky

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist and a philosopher. His works explore human psychology in the troubled socio-political atmosphere of 19th century Russia. His novels had a great impact on psychology, especially of people who lose their reason, who are nihilistic, or who become insane or commit murder. He is considered as one of the ...
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· Sep 5, 2020
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Emily Dickinson's best poems

10 of the best poems by American poet Emily Dickinson. Emily Elizabeth Dickinson was an American poet. Little-known during her life, she has since been regarded as one of the most important figures in American poetry. Subscribe here for more videos - https://tinyurl.com/2p9hjxbs This channel aims to upload high quality videos relating to all ...
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· Feb 1, 2022
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13 Black Authors to Read | PBS

They are poets, playwrights, novelists and scholars, and together they helped capture the voice of a nation. They have fearlessly explored racism, abuse…
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· Jan 27, 2022
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THE 10 GREATEST BOOKS OF ALL TIME In English Literature

Her we look at the top 10 Greatest Books in the English language. This is not a list of 10 classic books that I personally enjoy; nor is it a top 10 classic book recommendation list. In this video, I endeavoured to choose the top 10 greatest novels in English literature based upon a criteria. That criteria is, what effect did these works have ...
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· Dec 16, 2022
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20 Best American Novels of All Time (by 20 greatest authors)

Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/fictionbeast In this video I talk about top 20 American novels of all time by the country's 20 great authors. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZlodzngfsaCQAKE6wXiuMw?sub_confirmation=1 Music: We Are Here by Declan DP https://soundcloud.com/declandp Licensing Agreement: http://declandp.info/music ...
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· May 26, 2021
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Who was Charles Dickens and why is he still relevant today?

It's 150 years since Charles Dickens died and we are taking a look at why people still talk about him today.
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· Jun 9, 2020
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William Shakespeare: 400 year anniversary of First Folio

He invented the word "swagger" and is perhaps the greatest writer of all time - find out all about William Shakespeare here.
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· Nov 8, 2023
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Charles Dickens: Six things he gave the modern world

With the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens quickly approaching, what is the lasting legacy of his work?
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· Dec 15, 2011
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One of the Greatest Speeches Ever | Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography - https://amzn.to/3zKeTM6 Steve Jobs delivers an inspirational speech. Listen to the end for the most life changing quote of all-time. Don't let anyone ever tell you that you cannot achieve your dreams. You will be inspired and motivated to go out there and achieve your goals. I hope you all enjoy this ...
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· Oct 21, 2020
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When I Have Fears – John Keats (Powerful Life Poetry)

Read by James Smillie - John Keats was a revered English poet who devoted his short life to the perfection of poetry.
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· Mar 14, 2021
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20 Famous Poems Everyone Needs to Read at Least Once

Hundreds of millions of poetic words have been penned throughout history, but these are the most famous poems ever written.
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· Nov 6, 2023
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20 celebrities who studied English literature and writing

Many writers are English majors. What about actors? Politicians? Filmmakers? Read this article to find out about 20 celebrities with an English major.
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· Jul 10, 2019
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10 *actually good* classic literature books for *actual* beginners

hello! here are 10 ~actually good~ classic literature recommendations for beginners. by beginners I mean those dappling in classics, those with a piqued interest, students, or even seasoned readers. thank you for being here :) follow me on: IG: @/dakota__warren TikTok: @/sp3llb00k blog: www.nowheregirl.space
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· Aug 24, 2021
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Top 30 Most Influential People in History

These individuals changed history - for better or worse. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most impactful people in history, regardless of whether their deeds were good or evil. Our countdown of the most influential people in history includes Julius Caesar, Winston Churchill, Rosa Parks, Alexander the Great ...
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· Apr 11, 2024
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Famous Shakespeare Quotes

Read 55 of Shakespeare's most famous quotes. Some William Shakespeare quotes are famous for their beauty some for their everyday truth. Quote 1:
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· Jan 7, 2021
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The 15 greatest speeches of all time, by 15 inspirational women

We celebrate the greatest speeches of all time, spoken by women who have changed the world for the better.
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· Sep 21, 2016
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The 70 Most Famous Quotes of All Time

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· Mar 3, 2021
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Learn English with Rihanna INCREDIBLE Speech at Harvard University - English Subtitles

Thanks for watching. And don't forget to like, share and subscibe to our channel: https://goo.gl/qYkrmL Learn English with Rihanna INCREDIBLE Speech at Harvard University - English Subtitles Disclaimer: We do not own all the material we're posting on this channel. If you are a copyright owner and want your work to be removed from our channel ...
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· Jan 17, 2018
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Top 10 Famous Speeches

Words have the power to inspire, motivate, and influence millions of people, which is exactly what these speeches did. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Famous Speeches in History. Click here to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=watchmojo or visit our channel page here: http ...
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· Jun 12, 2015
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When You Are Old - W. B. Yeats read by Cillian Murphy | Powerful Life Poetry

Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song. At the touch of a lover, everyone becomes a poet. - Plato When You Are Old by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS When you are old and grey and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this book, And slowly read, and dream of the soft ...
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· Jul 27, 2022
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Top 10 Greatest Novels of All Time

With these works of literature, authors turned inspiration into a lasting legacy. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Greatest Novels of All Time. Click here to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=watchmojo or visit our channel page here: http://www.youtube.com/watchmojo Also, check ...
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· Mar 5, 2015
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"Jabberwocky": One of literature's best bits of nonsense

Dive into Lewis Carroll’s epic nonsense poem, “Jabberwocky” from his novel "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There." -- As Alice wanders through the dreamscape of Looking-Glass Land in Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," she happens across a book written in an unintelligible language ...
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· Sep 17, 2020
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Love is Enough – William Morris (Powerful Life Poetry)

Read by James Smillie - William Morris was a revolutionary artist whose work as a poet, writer, designer, craftsman, and activist dramatically changed the ideologies of Victorian Britain. #love #poem #wisdom
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· Feb 21, 2021
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Top 10 Most Popular Modern Authors

Sometimes you read a book that you just can’t put down... And other times you find an author whose books you can’t stop reading! Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Most Popular Fiction Authors! Click here to subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=watchmojo or visit our channel ...
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· Jul 9, 2015
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50 Classic Poems Read By 12 Celebrities: Morgan Freeman, Jodie Foster, Gary Sinise & more

Please Subscribe https://goo.gl/y3PntX 50 Classic Poems Read By 12 Celebrities: Morgan Freeman, Jodie Foster, Gary Sinise & more From John Lithgow, The Poets' Corner, 2007: 1: Matthew Arnold, Dover Beach read by Eileen Atkins 0:06 2: W.H. Auden, Musee des Beaux Arts read by Jodie Foster 2:13 3: John Berryman, Henry's Confession read by Gary ...
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· Aug 24, 2017
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"A Brave and Startling Truth": Maya Angelou's Full Poem

Reynolds Professor of American Studies and renowned poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou recites a an original poem she crafted for the Lay My Burden Down Civil War Conference in Winston-Salem.
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· Jan 31, 2014
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American Literature: The Puritan Period

An introduction to our American Literature course and our first period of study, the Puritans.
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· Feb 17, 2015
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She Walks in Beauty by LORD BYRON (read by Tom Hiddleston)

This famous poem by Lord Byron extols the beauty of women. It praises the feminine charm, i.e. "tender light" of the woman's glowing features, eloquence, and innocent heart. In Byron's case, the woman's charming appearance is exceeded by her inner beauty, making her his ideal woman. Music: Requiem In Cello - Hanu Dixit She Walks in Beauty by ...
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· Jul 1, 2021
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Famous Indian Authors and their Books

Famous Indian Authors and their Important Works 1 .Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) Rabindranath Tagore, author of Gitanjali and Nobel Prize winner for literature in 1913 was an icon of Indian culture. He is also called ‘Gurudev’ by Mahatma Gandhi. The Nobel Prize was conferred to him especially for his Gitanjali: Song Offerings. He himself ...
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· Jan 9, 2022
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British Literature

A very short overview of the major works in the history of British literature (including works by Irish authors back when Ireland was part of the UK).
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· May 4, 2016
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10 Best English Novels of All Time (Top 10 English Auhors)

Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/fictionbeast In this video I talk about top ten English authors of all time and top 10 English novels. The best of the best. The cream of the crops. By English I mean England, so I have excluded novels by Irish authors. Perhaps in a future video, I will do a top ten Irish and Scottish novels. Okay, England is ...
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· Nov 2, 2021
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The Unappreciated Female Writers Who Invented the Novel | It’s Lit

For more It’s Lit, subscribe to Storied: http://bit.ly/pbsstoried_sub The guy typically credited with inventing what we know as the modern novel was Miguel de Cervantes with his cumbersome 800+ page book, Don Quixote. But what if I told you that the real antecedent for the modern novel was created by… ladies. Before the rise of what would ...
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· Jul 14, 2021
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Elizabethan Theatre Explained in 13 Minutes

Elizabethan Theatre explained in 13 minutes! #Elizabethan #Theatre #Education
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· May 23, 2021
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How 5 English Poets Became Revered Across Europe | Literary Classics: The Romantics

English Romanticism tends to be dominated by a few names: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats. Their lasting impact on literature keeps their names etched into European history along with Shakespeare and Darwin, and in this fascinating documentary, their contributions are revealed in extraordinary depth. Subscribe and click the bell ...
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· May 30, 2023
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The birth of world literature

Professor Martin Puchner explores how the concept of World Literature came into being, describing the conversations of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Peter Eckermann. From our free online course, “Masterpieces of World Literature”: https://www.edx.org/course/masterpieces-of-world-literature?utm_source=social&utm_medium=partner-marketing&utm ...
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· Jan 1, 2009
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An adjunct explains why literature matters | Danielle Carlotti-Smith | TEDxUniversityofTulsa

Dr. Carlotti-Smith sees the humanities as undervalued by her students and her institution. But she knows from experience just how valuable literature can be, if only we embrace it— and the professors who teach it. Here is her case for why literature and liberal arts are still important, in any higher learning degree. Dr. Carlotti-Smith is a ...
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· Aug 30, 2018
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100 MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERS IN ENGLISH LITERATURE FOR ALL THE EXAMS || MUST WATCH

Hey friends, This is AKSRajveer (Literature Lovers) here... We provide you with the best English literature content for all Literature Exams.' Join Our Telegram https://t.me/EnglishWithAKSRajveer #MOST_IMPORTANT_CHARACTERS_IN_ENGLISH_LITERATURE #aksrajveer #literaturelovers #ugcnetenglish #tgtenglish #pgtenglish #englishliterature # ...
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· Nov 22, 2021
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The 25 Most FAMOUS AUTHORS in the WORLD (2025)

📖 Explore the life and work of the 25 most prominent authors in the world, whose influence has transcended literary borders. This analysis reveals key data about the writers who marked a before and after in the history of contemporary literature. Discover how these authors positioned themselves among the most recognized in 2025, with a focus ...
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· Dec 8, 2024
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11 Best American Authors You Must Read

In this video, I profile 11 of the best American authors. These are a few of the many amazing American authors who have contributed their talents to the history of Western literature. Watch my video to find out more, and check out my article on the subject below. Best American Authors of All-Time: 11 Famous Authors and Their Works https ...
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· Dec 4, 2022
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18 Best British Authors You Must Read

Just who are the best British Authors? From William Shakespeare to modern-day authors like J. K. Rowling, England has brought many exceptional writers to the forefront of modern literature. If you are considering reading works from the United Kingdom, there are several world-famous authors that should be on your list. Watch my video to find out ...
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· Jan 17, 2023
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The 10 Best Books of all Time: Chosen by 125 Famous Authors

Sir Francis Bacon once said “Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.” But with so little time to read so many books, how do we avoid reading bad books and find the great few books to read that “should be chewed and digested thoroughly? In the early 2000s, John Peder Zane—an ...
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· Dec 9, 2020
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Famous Authors of American Literature

This video presents the famous authors in each period of American Literature. All the videos, images, music, and texts used in this video belong to the respective owners, and I on this channel does not claim any right over them. Linked used: https://www.britannica.com/art/American-literature
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· Jan 28, 2021
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Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

US singer Bob Dylan is awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first songwriter to win the prestigious accolade.
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· Oct 13, 2016