#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
3 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
10 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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