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December 1st, 2018

Katt Rocketman @PeachieMew (881) • Cleveland, Ohio 1 Dec 18

Today I learned that Alice's Adventures in Wonderland had an original first draft titled Alice's Adventures Underground, where events happen slightly differently. That's really interesting. I wonder if it's available to read...

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Returning to the classics for inspiration?

anawar @anawar (2404) • United States 19 Jun 10

The internet changed the way we write. It's all about things like: making every word count, watch adjective and adverb use, parse it out until there's little left to the original draft. If you want to be published, you comply,...

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Are you willing to study any knowledge beside your work?

Casey086 @Casey086 (6) • China 21 Jan 09

do you think it makes sense that you learn things not ralated to your current work? for example you are a computer programmer,is it a waste of time that you spend much time studing classic literature?

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Accelerated Achievement - A2

maildumpster @maildumpster (3815) • United States 15 Jan 09

Hi everyone. We are in our fifth year of homeschooling. I would love to say that they have been great and successful years; sadly I can't. I was really struggling with pulling together cirriculum and materials on my own. I could...

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Bookbinding

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 30 Jun 08

I saw an interesting piece on the almost lost art of bookbinding a few days ago. When I think of the most attractive bookbindings I have seen in the past they were usually in connection with family Bibles, Classic Literature, etc....

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Robin Hood

monica1981 @monica1981 (466) • United States 8 Jun 08

I'm interested in reading the original story of Robin Hood. Unfortunately when I put the title in, numerous books pop up. Does anyone know who wrote the original story? Also, is it considered a children's book? I ask that because...

childrens books

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Do you read for entertainment or for knowledge?

Ruth Belena @paid2write (5201) 9 Mar 08

I have only recently started reading fiction for the enjoyment of a good story, well written, with a clever plot and believable characters. Previously I read classic literature, biographies of great people and non-fiction books....

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CENSORSHIP: What has MyLot become!?

mkirby624 @mkirby624 (1598) • United States 25 Jul 07

While recently responding to discussions, I have found that, more and more, I have been asked by MyLot's system to edit my posts because they contained words that are not allowed. Now I can understand heavy cussing, but,...

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What classic literature should be required reading in schools?

sapphiresage @sapphiresage (431) • United States 6 Apr 07

My fourth grader's class hasn't read a single classic this year, and I'm a little irritated about it. The books she is assigned to read are all fluff and no substance. Fortunately, we're homeschooling her next year, so I'll be...

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All right, folks, time to confess!

cajundharma @cajundharma (641) • United States 11 Feb 07

I absolutely hated the book Catcher in the Rye. I don't understand why it's a classic. I thought it was inane and there was nothing rebellious or interesting about Holden Caulfield. He was a brat! Now it's your turn; tell me what...

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Jane Austen's books...Which do you like best?

allyzha @allyzha (89) • Philippines 31 Jan 07

Are you a Jane Austen fan? I love reading her books. I love Pride and Prejudice best. Plus the BBC series was so great. Next to it, I like Sense and Sensibility. Visit this site if you are a Jane Austen fan:...

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Classic or Modern literature?

manzician @manzician (4727) • India 26 Oct 06

What would you suggest your children to read to. Modern or classic literature?

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modern classic literature books book

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