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| Posted: 24 Feb 2012 09:09 AM PST The Folger Shakespeare Library has mounted a new exhibition devoted to women writers, 1500-1700. "Shakespeare's Sisters: Voices of European Women Writers, 1500-1700" runs from February 3 to May 3, 2012. |
Edward Rothstein reviews it here.
Championing Beckett, Malcolm X, and Erotica
Posted: 24 Feb 2012 08:57 AM PST
From the New York Times, two appraisals, by Douglas Martin and Charles McGrath, of the career and contributions of Barney Rosset (1922-2012), who guided Grove Press. Over the years, Mr. Rosset defended many of the titles he published, in court and in the media. The work he brought to the attention of the public included Malcolm X's autobiography, Frederick Wiseman's documentary "Titicut Follies," the work of Samuel Beckett, Henry Miller, Eric Berne's "Games People Play," and, oh yes, that Swedish entry, "I Am Curious Yellow."
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