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George Steiner

George Steiner (1929–2020) was a literary critic, essayist, novelist, and author of more than two dozen books, including After Babel, an influential work of translation theory, and the novella The Portage to San Cristobal of A. H. A regular contributor to the New Yorker and a fellow of the British Academy, he taught at Princeton, Cambridge, and the University of Geneva.

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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