On the last native speakers of dying languages
The last native speaker of Eyak died recently in Alaska. See also.
The last native speaker of Eyak died recently in Alaska. See also.
Henry James, a guest at the Biltmore Estate, wrote Wharton that the place was a gorgeous practical joke.
Save it, says Banville. Burn it, says Stoppard. Dmitri Nabokov is still holding the match. (Via.)
The Atlantic posts two early Nabokov stories. (Via.) Elsewhere, the mag is called on its misogyny.
More VD links: At romance writer meet-ups, beware the scents. In TX, a reason to celebrate. (Thanks, G & D.)