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Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent and ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94

During his 50-year career, he represented dozens of best-selling authors, including Ken Follett, Stephen Hawking and Michael Lewis.

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Albert Zuckerman, Literary Agent and ‘Hero of the Blockbuster,’ Dies at 94

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

“The other Peruvian” (alongside Mario Vargas Llosa), he exposed the heedlessness of the upper crust, which he knew well, and the quiet suffering of the classes underneath.

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Alfredo Bryce Echenique, 87, Dies; Novelist Bared Peru’s Privileged Class

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Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97

His Cold War thrillers “The Ipcress File” and “Funeral in Berlin” brought a documentary-style realism to the spy genre.

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Len Deighton, Author of Espionage Best-Sellers, Dies at 97

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Book Review: ‘Chain of Ideas,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

In “Chain of Ideas,” Ibram X. Kendi argues that a modern form of xenophobia has come to dominate conservative movements across the world.

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Book Review: ‘Chain of Ideas,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

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Book Review: ‘Salt Lakes,’ by Caroline Tracey

In a new book, Caroline Tracey explores the mysteries and beauty of salt lakes.

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Book Review: ‘Salt Lakes,’ by Caroline Tracey

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Test Your Memory of Great Lines From Classic Irish Poems

Try this short quiz on some of Ireland’s most memorable verses from its celebrated poets.

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Test Your Memory of Great Lines From Classic Irish Poems