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Author - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (228 words) |
 | It is used to convey the idea that texts have meaning and an independent existence outside that intended by the author, depending on the context and reader. |
 | The death of the author is in self-conscious opposition to the New Criticism, a literary critical movement popular in England and America in the first half of the 20th century. |
 | According to this movement, the author's intent is assumed to be quite clear to the author and it becomes the critic's task to understand this intent. |
| Book Reviews and Lists by Children's Authors (679 words) |
 | It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. |
 | The lists are based on actual sales as reported by publishers; they reflect domestic sales only, and do not include book club and international sales. |
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