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Former PSU Student Returns First-Edition Copy of ‘1984’ to Library 65 Years After Due Date, Appends Note About Present-day Relevance

An 86-year-old who checked out a first-edition copy of George Orwell's dystopian novel 1984 in the 1950s returned the book to Multnomah County Library in May, appending a note about

Indian Folktales With Moral Lessons (Part IV): On Keeping a Clear Mind

Throughout the generations, storytelling has been one of the most effective and compelling ways to teach children good habits and moral concepts. This rings especially true in India, where traditional
8 Timeless Lessons from Epictetus, the Greek Stoic Philosopher
Li Bai: The Star of China’s Golden Age of Poetry
The Orchid Pavilion: A Celebration of Beauty in Poetry, Calligraphy, and Music
Guan Hanqing–The Greatest Chinese Playwright
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Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
March 15: Beware The Ides of March
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Guan Hanqing–The Greatest Chinese Playwright
The remarkable Guan Hanqing* lived at a time when the Mongols had invaded China to include it in the...
Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
The vast secrets of the universe will never be fully understood by humanity; but ancient myths and traditions...
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March 15: Beware The Ides of March
Every year, March 15 is branded with a mysterious and gloomy connotation. Movies, books and television...
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The Legendary Leprechauns of Ireland
With St. Patrick’s Day celebrations coming up, people all over the world, Irish or not, are digging out...
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How and Why to Learn a Foreign Language
Spreekt u Nederlands? Parles-tu Français? ¿Hablas Español? 你會說中文嗎？If you understood any of these questions...
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The Epic of King Gesar, a Legendary Tibetan Hero
The Chinese occupation of Tibet starting in 1951, and the CCP’s deliberate attempt to destroy traditional...
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China’s Classic of Poetry : An Ancient Work Advocating Virtue and Morality
The Classic of Poetry (詩經 Shijing) is China's first collection of poems. Initially called "Poetry" or...
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The Legend of Saint Nicholas, and How He Evolved Into Santa
The legend of St Nicholas revolves around a Christian monk who lived during the third to fourth century...
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The Legend of Tomten, and a Craft to Make Him Yours
The Christmas season is a time for faith and magic; a time for showing kindness and gratitude. In Sweden...