No writer is an island, all the greats had to contend with the same feelings we do : jealously and bitterness over their contemporaries’ successes, as well as support and camaraderie from their fellow writers who welcomed friendship and exchange. Many of the writer’s of the 19th and 20th century’s finest novels are indebted to the companions-in-writing, who would inspired and critique their work. And then there are some novelists who would never see eye to eye, and would rally vehemently against each other's work. Either way, these lively and sometimes tumultuous relationships make compelling read for us, giving us a peek behinds the scenes of genius, where authors reveal their foibles and vulnerabilities.  Here we have rounded up some...

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Finally, a holiday that celebrates friendship! Galentine’s Day is a day to spend quality time with your nearest and dearest, preferably over cocktails!  While a lot has been said about some of the best romances in classic literature, today we have compiled a list of some of the best friendships in literature. These relationships are evidence that love comes in many forms, and we should never take our dear friends for granted. These stories show that real friends endure through thick and thin and promise to be at our side no matter what. So read on for our top 7 best friendships in literature!   Anne of Green Gables - Anne and Diana Anne of Green Gables (1985)  With Anne’s...

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