Literature

Edgar Guest: Remembering ‘The People’s Poet’0
- Literature
- April 12, 2023
Poetry is not my strong suit, I’m no good at writing verse. My prose may be no better, but at least I could do worse. Oh my gosh, I’m a poet and don’t know it! If it hadn’t been for a couple good English teachers in high school, I might have never read more than
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Not Your School’s Reading List 11: Thoughtful Reads for Young Women 2
- Literature
- April 6, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Perfect for girls over 14 years old, these books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction with stories and
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Not Your School’s Reading List 10: Inspiring Tales for Young Men 1
- Literature
- March 23, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Perfect for middle and high school-age boys, these books are a mix of fiction and non-fiction with events spanning
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Not Your School’s Reading List 9: Fairy Tales, Animal Stories, and More for Young Girls 3
- Literature
- March 9, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Whether you’re reading the more challenging books to a 6-year-old or handing all these tomes off to a 12-year-old,
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The Importance of Philosophical Fiction 2
- Philosophy, Literature
- February 27, 2023
I must admit that I have not always been a serious reader. Like the vast majority of consumers of art, I was more interested in the escapist element of fiction and cinema. I would read a book or watch a film as a way to escape into another world for a couple hours. I was
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Not Your School’s Reading List 8: Adventures, Spies, and More for Young Boys 4
- Literature
- February 23, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Whether you’re reading the more challenging books to a 6-year-old or handing all these tomes off to a 12-year-old,
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