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From the earliest records of ancient civilizations to the most recent works produced by modernity, the history of literature bears witness to the creative power of the human mind. We have before us a vast library of stories, plays, and poetry to enjoy at our leisure, but in some cases this creativity came with a [...]
Posted by TopTenz Master on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:01 am
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For every great work of art, literature, or architecture that gets completed, there are probably just as many that are abandoned and left unfinished because of wars, political strife, lack of funding, or the death of the artist. Most of these works are lost and forgotten, but some, by masters like Da Vinci and Mozart, [...]
Posted by Evan Andrews on Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:01 am
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F. Scott Fitzgerald was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. His lyrical phrasing, his rich characters, and his unmistakable voice have placed him in the high echelon of American authors. Even though we only got to keep him until the young age of 44, he managed in that short time to give [...]
Posted by Elizabeth Downing Johnson on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 1:55 am
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