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A world of poetry Prof. Chicu Reddy

A world of poetry

An archaeologist talks trash Illustration of man holding object while surrounded by broken pots and dishes. A demon figure lies prone.

An archaeologist talks trash

‘The classics are everywhere; most of us are likely just not looking for them’ Weeknd video in Las Vegas

‘The classics are everywhere; most of us are likely just not looking for them’

Five questions for author Linda Seidel about van Gogh and summer reading Cafe in Arles, France

Five questions for author Linda Seidel about van Gogh and summer reading

Eight books written by prominent UChicago alumni Bookstore on Ellis

Eight books written by prominent UChicago alumni

Carla D. Hayden wants to spread the wonders of the library into everyone’s lives Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

Carla D. Hayden wants to spread the wonders of the library into everyone’s lives

What makes a book a book? A an open book shaped like a theater with the main story on the stage and the audience in the wings. In the center scene the fairy godmother is waving her wand at Cinderella.

What makes a book a book?

UChicago librarian looks to future with eye on digital and traditional resources UChicago Librarian Torsten Reimer

UChicago librarian looks to future with eye on digital and traditional resources

Scholar of Yiddish talks about cranes, cuckoos and children Cover of Toward Hopeful Skies, which features cranes

Scholar of Yiddish talks about cranes, cuckoos and children

The value of good bookstores and the ‘art of the browse’ Interior image of the Seminary Co-op bookstore. A seated woman is reading a book amongst the stacks.

The value of good bookstores and the ‘art of the browse’