11 October The literary calendar
On this day in English literature
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Born on this day 03
Thought for the day
So for the mother’s sake the child was dear, And dearer was the mother for the child.
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Remembered today
No writer in our collection died on 11 October.
Published on this day
- 2011 Snuff by Terry Pratchett
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