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How & Why We Read

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Mr. Benton

Posted in Instructive | Tagged authorial intent, literature, reading

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interloper
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 5, 2026 is: interloper • \in-ter-LOH-per\ • noun An interloper is a person who intrudes in a place or sphere of activity; they are not wanted or welcome by the other people present. // Summer residents were regarded as interlopers who lacked a commitment to the town's welfare. […]

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Ausonius
"Forgive many things in others; nothing in yourself."

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