#literary-culture

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fromMedievalists.net
1 month ago

Scribes, Not Just Authors: New Study Uncovers Editorial Brilliance in Medieval Syriac Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

"Rather than viewing these manuscripts solely as vessels for preserving ancient texts, this study treats them as cultural objects in their own right-ones that reflect editorial choices, intellectual trends, and changing modes of organizing knowledge."
History
Cocktails
fromPUNCH
2 months ago

This Corpse Reviver Cousin Is Back From the Dead

The Frank Sullivan cocktail, a variant of the Corpse Reviver No. 2, highlights the blend of literary culture and mixology of the early 20th century.
fromianVisits
8 months ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of the London Library

The London Library, a private lending marvel of 1841, offers exclusive building tours, allowing visitors to experience its vastness and literary atmosphere, currently resuming monthly.
London
fromEater NY
9 months ago

Book Bars Gain Momentum Around New York

A flurry of book bars has recently opened that prioritize solo time as much as low-key conversation, offering a fun alt-combo to record bars and libraries.
Writing
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