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Deliverance (1970) is the debut novel of American writer James Dickey, who had previously published poetry. [1] It was adapted into the 1972 film of the same name directed by John Boorman. In 1998, the editors of the Modern Library placed Deliverance as #42 on their list of the 100 best 20th-Century novels. [2]
Rectitis is an inflammation of the inner rectum. It mainly affects the rectal mucous membrane. [1] The condition can be acute or it may be a chronic condition.
James is a novel by author Percival Everett published by Doubleday in 2024. The novel is a re-imagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain but told from the perspective of Huckleberry's friend on his travels, Jim, who is an escaped slave. The novel won the 2024 Kirkus Prize and the National Book Award for Fiction.
A thesaurus (pl.: thesauri or thesauruses), sometimes called a synonym dictionary or dictionary of synonyms, is a reference work which arranges words by their meanings (or in simpler terms, a book where one can find different words with similar meanings to other words), [1] [2] sometimes as a hierarchy of broader and narrower terms, sometimes simply as lists of synonyms and antonyms.
He acquires the nickname Rant from a childhood prank involving animal organs which results in numerous people becoming ill. The sound of the victims vomiting resembles the word rant, which becomes a local synonym for vomit and therefore Buster's nickname. As a child, Rant discovers a massive wealth that turns the small town's economy on its head.
A Case of Conscience is a science fiction novel by American writer James Blish, first published in 1958.It is the story of a Jesuit who investigates an alien race that has no religion yet has a perfect, innate sense of morality, a situation which conflicts with Catholic teaching.
James Earl Jones at His Best. James Earl Jones was an actor known for his booming voice, towering presence, and utter commitment to his craft. He passed away on September 9, 2024, at the age of 93.
James Robertson (born 1958) is a Scottish writer who is the author of several novels, short stories and poetry collections. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Robertson was born in Sevenoaks , England but grew up in Bridge of Allan , Stirlingshire .