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[?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
@scotlit@mastodon.scot

“The Captain of the Polestar” is possibly Doyle’s finest supernatural story – & owes much of its atmosphere to Doyle’s own experiences as a 20-year-old medical student, serving as ship’s surgeon on the Peterhead whaler the SS Hope

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    [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
    @scotlit@mastodon.scot

    You can download a free ebook of THE CAPTAIN OF THE POLESTAR, & Other Tales by Arthur Conan Doyle – as well as many other works by the great man – from @gutenberg_org

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      [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
      @scotlit@mastodon.scot

      The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there,
      And warmly debated the matter;
      The Orthodox said that it came from the air,
      And the Heretics said from the platter…

      —Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, “A Parable”

      /fin

      poetryfoundation.org/poems/462

      A Parable by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the Heretics said from the platter. They argued it long and they argued it strong, And I hear they are arguing now; But of all the choice spirits who lived in the cheese, Not one of them thought of a cow.

      Alt...A Parable by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The cheese-mites asked how the cheese got there, And warmly debated the matter; The Orthodox said that it came from the air, And the Heretics said from the platter. They argued it long and they argued it strong, And I hear they are arguing now; But of all the choice spirits who lived in the cheese, Not one of them thought of a cow.

        [?]Book dedications bot » 🤖 🌐
        @dedication_bot@stefanbohacek.online

        Glassworks by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith

        For everyone whose story is still in progress

        Alt...For everyone whose story is still in progress

          [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
          @scotlit@mastodon.scot

          CFP: James Kelman at 80
          Spring 2027, University of Glasgow (date tbc)

          This international conference will consider the living legacy of Kelman’s writing, & his ongoing significance in the cultural & political worlds of the 21st century. Proposals are invited on Kelman’s fiction & its political significance, focusing on any period or aspect of Kelman’s work.

          Submissions deadline: 30 June 2026

          @litstudies

          call-for-papers.sas.upenn.edu/

            [?]RJT » 🌐
            @many@subconscioussignature.earth

            to me the failed city
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            Her stone horses of law and reclamation
            subspacewagon.systems/her-ston

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              [?]Grenhas Valhalla » 🌐
              @Grenhas@mast.lat


              Autor: ✒️📖✒️
              «Guarda tus sueños; ¡Los sabios no los tienen tan hermosos como los locos!.»

                [?]Walt » 🌐
                @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                Weird Tales vol VII number 6 (June 1926) - featured story: The Foot Fetish by Howard R. Marsh



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                Art by E. M. Stevenson

                Weird Tales vol VII number 6 (June 1926) - featured story: The Foot Fetish by Howard R. Marsh. Cover illustration by E. M. Stevenson. The magazine cover features a thick, bright red border enclosing a central illustration. At the top, the title "Weird Tales" is printed in large, white block letters with black outlines. Underneath, the subtitle "The Unique Magazine" is in black cursive. The main illustration depicts a dramatic, dimly lit scene. In the foreground, a pale woman with long dark hair lies flat on her back on a yellow mattress. Her eyes are closed, and she wears a gown with red, blue, and yellow patterns. A man in a green tunic with orange details leans over her, touching her arm. Behind them, a chaotic struggle unfolds. A man in a white shirt chokes another man whose head is thrown back. To the left, a man in a blue uniform and peaked cap points a pistol into the scene. In the background, a dark silhouette stands with raised hands. On the right wall, a menacing, green-hued face is visible, with blue smoke rising from a small lamp below it. The lighting is low and theatrical, casting high-contrast highlights on the white shirt and the woman. At the bottom left, "June 1926" and "25¢" are printed in black. The bottom margin reads "Don't Miss SPIDER-BITE, by Robert S. Carr, in This Issue" in white. The left margin contains vertical text: "JUNE, 1926", "WEIRD TALES", "Printed in U.S.A.", and "Vol. VII, No. 6—25c".

                Alt...Weird Tales vol VII number 6 (June 1926) - featured story: The Foot Fetish by Howard R. Marsh. Cover illustration by E. M. Stevenson. The magazine cover features a thick, bright red border enclosing a central illustration. At the top, the title "Weird Tales" is printed in large, white block letters with black outlines. Underneath, the subtitle "The Unique Magazine" is in black cursive. The main illustration depicts a dramatic, dimly lit scene. In the foreground, a pale woman with long dark hair lies flat on her back on a yellow mattress. Her eyes are closed, and she wears a gown with red, blue, and yellow patterns. A man in a green tunic with orange details leans over her, touching her arm. Behind them, a chaotic struggle unfolds. A man in a white shirt chokes another man whose head is thrown back. To the left, a man in a blue uniform and peaked cap points a pistol into the scene. In the background, a dark silhouette stands with raised hands. On the right wall, a menacing, green-hued face is visible, with blue smoke rising from a small lamp below it. The lighting is low and theatrical, casting high-contrast highlights on the white shirt and the woman. At the bottom left, "June 1926" and "25¢" are printed in black. The bottom margin reads "Don't Miss SPIDER-BITE, by Robert S. Carr, in This Issue" in white. The left margin contains vertical text: "JUNE, 1926", "WEIRD TALES", "Printed in U.S.A.", and "Vol. VII, No. 6—25c".

                  [?]Bob the Traveler » 🤖 🌐
                  @bobthetraveler@mastodon.world

                  French author, poet, and playwright Victor Hugo, who died OTD in 1885, lived at the Place des Vosges in the Marais district of cromwell-intl.com/travel/franc

                    [?]Bradley Bravard » 🌐
                    @bradleybravard@mastodon.social

                    "We live in times of terrible confusion. We do not know that which is necessary to know, and we know that which we should ignore."

                    -Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

                    Hardcover edition of the novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo on a table next to a soft drink in a plastic cup and a chocolate cookie on a blue plate

                    Alt...Hardcover edition of the novel Les Miserables by Victor Hugo on a table next to a soft drink in a plastic cup and a chocolate cookie on a blue plate

                      [?]The Vulgar Tongue » 🤖 🌐
                      @TheVulgarTongue@zirk.us

                      RIBBIN. Money. The ribbin runs thick; i.e. there is plenty of money. CANT. Blue ribbin. Gin. The cull lushes the blue ribbin; the silly fellow drinks common gin.

                      A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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                      @histodons

                      Image imitating a page from an old document, text (as in main toot): RIBBIN. Money. The ribbin runs thick; i.e. there is plenty of money. CANT. Blue ribbin. Gin. The cull lushes the blue ribbin; the silly fellow drinks common gin. A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

                      Alt...Image imitating a page from an old document, text (as in main toot): RIBBIN. Money. The ribbin runs thick; i.e. there is plenty of money. CANT. Blue ribbin. Gin. The cull lushes the blue ribbin; the silly fellow drinks common gin. A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

                        [?]Walt » 🌐
                        @astralcomputing@bookstodon.com

                        Born this day: 05/22/1968
                        Paul Melko (born May 22, 1968) is an American science fiction writer whose work has appeared in Realms of Fantasy, Asimov's Science Fiction, Strange Horizons, and Live Without a Net. Won the Locus Award (2009) for Best First Novel for Singularity's Ring.

                        en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Mel


                        @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

                        astralcomputing.com

                        Art by Daniel Dociu

                        Book cover for "Singularity's Ring" by Paul Melko, featuring art by Daniel Dociu. The composition is divided between a massive, intricate technological megastructure on the left and outer space on the right. This mechanical structure dominates the left two-thirds of the image, appearing as a dense, vertical wall of blocky, multi-layered architectural details. The surface is heavily distressed and complex, rendered in metallic shades of gold, bronze, ochre, dark brown, and black, suggesting a weathered, industrial exterior with numerous geometric protrusions, recesses, and openings. Near the lower center of this structure, a white and black circular wheel-like component is visible. On the upper right, a partial view of Planet Earth is visible against the dark backdrop of space, showing blue oceans, swirling white clouds, and green and tan landmasses. Below Earth, thin vertical cables or spires extend downward through a dark void toward a shadowed base. Across the middle of the cover sits a prominent rectangular text box with a dark gray background and a thin orange border. Inside the box, the title "SINGULARITY'S RING" is printed in a bold, blocky, lime-green sans-serif font across two lines. To the right of "RING," the author's name "PAUL MELKO" appears in a white, all-caps serif font. In the bottom right corner, a white logo features a stylized letter 'S' encircled by a ring, next to the text "Sci Fi" and the phrase "A SCI FI ESSENTIAL BOOK" in small capital letters.

                        Alt...Book cover for "Singularity's Ring" by Paul Melko, featuring art by Daniel Dociu. The composition is divided between a massive, intricate technological megastructure on the left and outer space on the right. This mechanical structure dominates the left two-thirds of the image, appearing as a dense, vertical wall of blocky, multi-layered architectural details. The surface is heavily distressed and complex, rendered in metallic shades of gold, bronze, ochre, dark brown, and black, suggesting a weathered, industrial exterior with numerous geometric protrusions, recesses, and openings. Near the lower center of this structure, a white and black circular wheel-like component is visible. On the upper right, a partial view of Planet Earth is visible against the dark backdrop of space, showing blue oceans, swirling white clouds, and green and tan landmasses. Below Earth, thin vertical cables or spires extend downward through a dark void toward a shadowed base. Across the middle of the cover sits a prominent rectangular text box with a dark gray background and a thin orange border. Inside the box, the title "SINGULARITY'S RING" is printed in a bold, blocky, lime-green sans-serif font across two lines. To the right of "RING," the author's name "PAUL MELKO" appears in a white, all-caps serif font. In the bottom right corner, a white logo features a stylized letter 'S' encircled by a ring, next to the text "Sci Fi" and the phrase "A SCI FI ESSENTIAL BOOK" in small capital letters.

                          [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
                          @scotlit@mastodon.scot

                          Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was born , 22 May, at 11 Picardy Place, Edinburgh – a 🎂 🧵

                          On BBC Sounds: Bridget Kendall explores Conan Doyle’s life & work – the doctor & literary superstar who changed crime fiction forever

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                          bbc.co.uk/programmes/p054419v

                            [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
                            @scotlit@mastodon.scot

                            Conan Doyle “scrawled lists, considering various combinations of given names and surnames…”

                            —Michael Sims investigates the creation of the Great Detective for @literaryhub – & discovers why today is not

                            2/

                            lithub.com/how-sherlock-holmes

                              [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
                              @scotlit@mastodon.scot

                              According to Guinness World Records, Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed on screen more than any other literary character. Olivia Rutigliano ranks the 100 best, worst, & strangest screen portrayals of the great detective

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                              crimereads.com/100-sherlock-ho

                                [?]Assoc for Scottish Literature » 🌐
                                @scotlit@mastodon.scot

                                Curently on BBC Sounds. Harriett Gilbert is joined by internationally bestselling crime writer Denise Mina & Dr Mark Jones, co-presenter of The Doings of Doyle podcast & editor of The Sherlock Holmes Journal, to discuss Sherlock Holmes’s lasting influence on crime & detective fiction.

                                4/

                                bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct74s3

                                  [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
                                  @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

                                  The Bayeux Tapestry tells only the winner’s story – but the other side can be found in old English texts

                                  The story of the losers is full of meaningful silences and William of Normandy’s terror.

                                  by Catherine Clarke

                                  theconversation.com/the-bayeux

                                  Bayeux tapestry at PG:
                                  gutenberg.org/ebooks/subject/4

                                  THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY ELUCIDATED. BY REV. JOHN COLLINGWOOD BRUCE, LL.D., F.S.A., Plate I. Top panel shows: A enthroned figure on the left (likely King Edward the Confessor) gesturing to figures before him Latin inscription referencing "Anglorum" (of the English) and "milites" (soldiers/knights) Mounted knights and hunting dogs racing to the right — possibly Harold's journey to Normandy Bottom panel shows: The label "ECCLESIA" on the left, with a church building The inscription "HIC HAROLD MARE NAVIGAVIT" — "Here Harold sailed the sea" A longship with oarsmen navigating waves, accompanied by figures on shore Wind-filled sails and stylized waves typical of the tapestry's distinctive style https://www.gutenberg.org/files/55614/55614-h/55614-h.htm

                                  Alt...THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY ELUCIDATED. BY REV. JOHN COLLINGWOOD BRUCE, LL.D., F.S.A., Plate I. Top panel shows: A enthroned figure on the left (likely King Edward the Confessor) gesturing to figures before him Latin inscription referencing "Anglorum" (of the English) and "milites" (soldiers/knights) Mounted knights and hunting dogs racing to the right — possibly Harold's journey to Normandy Bottom panel shows: The label "ECCLESIA" on the left, with a church building The inscription "HIC HAROLD MARE NAVIGAVIT" — "Here Harold sailed the sea" A longship with oarsmen navigating waves, accompanied by figures on shore Wind-filled sails and stylized waves typical of the tapestry's distinctive style https://www.gutenberg.org/files/55614/55614-h/55614-h.htm

                                    [?]RJT » 🌐
                                    @many@subconscioussignature.earth

                                    Algol, Part III
                                    archive.org/details/algol-part

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                                    to me the failed city
                                    subspacewagon.systems/to-me-th

                                    irenic milk ritual under occupation
                                    subspacewagon.systems/irenic-m

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                                      [?]RJT » 🌐
                                      @many@subconscioussignature.earth

                                      Paraphrasing God’s Copse

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                                        [?](Older) RJT » 🌐
                                        @one@subconscioussignature.earth

                                        New Marriage to Tired Sands

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                                          [?]RJT » 🌐
                                          @many@subconscioussignature.earth

                                          Her stone horses of law and reclamation

                                          subspacewagon.systems/her-ston

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                                            [?]Izaskun Gracia Quintana » 🌐
                                            @IzaskunGraciaQuintana@mastodon.world

                                            «Mal de bosque» (la traducción al castellano de mi novela «Basokoa») se publica el 10 de junio, pero yo ya tengo mis ejemplares y os los enseño para que veáis lo bonito que ha quedado 🖤🖤🖤

                                            Fotografía en color de tres ejemplares de la novela «Mal de bosque», por Izaskun Gracia Quintana

                                            Alt...Fotografía en color de tres ejemplares de la novela «Mal de bosque», por Izaskun Gracia Quintana

                                              [?]BookShelves eBook Reader » 🌐
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                                              📅 This Day in Literature — May 22

                                              Born on this day: Arthur Conan Doyle (1859)

                                              Created Sherlock Holmes, tried to kill him off, and was forced to bring him back.

                                              lk0.eu/bks707m

                                                [?]Book dedications bot » 🤖 🌐
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                                                This Way Up: When Maps Go Wrong (And Why It Matters) by Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman

                                                Mark: This book is dedicated to my family. Jay: No, this book is dedicated to my family.

                                                Alt...Mark: This book is dedicated to my family. Jay: No, this book is dedicated to my family.

                                                  [?]Project Gutenberg » 🌐
                                                  @gutenberg_org@mastodon.social

                                                  On Making Time to Read War and Peace and Other Great Literary Works

                                                  Laura Vanderkam Offers Some Suggestions to Help Meet Your Reading Goals

                                                  lithub.com/on-making-time-to-r

                                                  "War and Peace" at PG:

                                                  gutenberg.org/ebooks/2600

                                                  On the right in the foreground is an hourglass that has pink sand running through it. One the left is an out-of-focus metal clock with roman numbers.

                                                  Alt...On the right in the foreground is an hourglass that has pink sand running through it. One the left is an out-of-focus metal clock with roman numbers.

                                                    [?](Older) RJT » 🌐
                                                    @one@subconscioussignature.earth

                                                    This is into another day

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                                                      [?]Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga » 🌐
                                                      @siradramelekallighieri@mastodon.social

                                                      That Poem. Poem by Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga. His poems in his own voice.

                                                      [?]Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga » 🌐
                                                      @siradramelekallighieri@mastodon.social

                                                      Ese poema. Poema de Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga. Sus poemas en su voz

                                                        [?]Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga » 🌐
                                                        @siradramelekallighieri@mastodon.social

                                                        Returning From The Dust. Poem by Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga. His poems in his own voice.

                                                        [?]Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga » 🌐
                                                        @siradramelekallighieri@mastodon.social

                                                        Retornar del polvo. Poema de Rolando Enrique Rosales Murga. Sus poemas en su voz #ViralPost

                                                          [?]RJT » 🌐
                                                          @many@subconscioussignature.earth

                                                          to me the failed city

                                                          subspacewagon.systems/to-me-th

                                                          Three Banished Trees
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                                                            [?](Older) RJT » 🌐
                                                            @one@subconscioussignature.earth

                                                            The Trouble We Go Through

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                                                              [?]David on Formosa » 🌐
                                                              @davidonformosa@mstdn.social

                                                              Mei-fen Kuo puts award winning novel Taiwan Travelogue into context for Australian readers. She notes that Australians have not been served well when it comes to understanding Taiwan

                                                              "This Taiwan predates the Chinese Civil War entirely. It is a society with its own interior life, its own hierarchies of intimacy and exclusion – one that Japan imposed and that Taiwan quietly, stubbornly, remade on its own terms."

                                                              theconversation.com/yang-shuan

                                                                [?]Book dedications bot » 🤖 🌐
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                                                                Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab

                                                                To the ones who hunger— for love, for time, or simply to be free

                                                                Alt...To the ones who hunger— for love, for time, or simply to be free

                                                                  [?]Fictograma.com » 🌐
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                                                                  En "Los viajes de Shin": “Elisium debía ser un desierto muerto. Ahora estaba cubierto de nieve, cadáveres y soldados de Exquema matándose entre sí.”
                                                                  fictograma.com/d/2966-los-viaj

                                                                    [?]Fictograma.com » 🌐
                                                                    @fictograma@mastodon.social

                                                                    En "CÓDIGO AZUL: CAP. 2": Tu mente no necesita otra batalla esta noche. Necesita apagar alarmas, cerrar heridas pendientes y dejar de fingir que puede salvarlo todo al mismo tiempo.
                                                                    fictograma.com/d/2967-capitulo

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