The Round-up

Here are five fun stories that came across my desk recently that I thought I’d share.

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1. The unsung beauty of Frank O’Hara’s poetry – Far Out Magazine

Some great writing from a man who traversed both Beat Generation and New York School literary movements.

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2. ‘It’s not just a book, it’s a window to my soul’: why we’re in love with literary angst – The Guardian

Don’t be deceived by the title, this article is actually more of a look into publishing trends, and an interrogation of how/why certain ‘lost’ books are becoming bestsellers in this day and age.

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3. 31 Fairly Obscure Literary Monsters – Electric Literature

We’ve missed Halloween for this year, but keep them in mind for next time!

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4. How Close Did We Come to Losing Beowulf Forever? – LitHub

Spoiler alert: pretty close!

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5. The Legendary Children’s Librarian of Harlem – JSTOR Daily

An incredible story exploring the intersection of race, education, inspiration, and remarkable grit.