#american-modernism

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fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

He Dealt Masterpieces by Day, Torture by Night

Crispo's life was a tapestry of contrasts, with letters from aristocrats and celebrities juxtaposed against prison correspondence from junkies and thugs, illustrating his dual existence.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

Every Known Work by Georgia O'Keeffe Has Been Digitized and Made Available Online

Georgia O'Keeffe's work persists in the wider culture because of how well it happens to reproduce in a variety of contexts, including postcards, mugs, and even apparel.
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fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

The Man Who Rescued Faulkner

Malcolm Cowley discovered and promoted major American writers across decades, elevating American literature and reviving neglected authors.
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