12 November The literary calendar
On this day in English literature
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Thought for the day
That kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations.
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Published on this day
- 1987 Mort by Terry Pratchett
- 2009 Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz
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Photo credits
- Amelia Opie: John Opie, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Mary Louisa Boyle: Camille Silvy, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- William Hayley: Henry Howard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Elizabeth Gaskell: George Richmond, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Allen Upward: not credited, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized