The Pitfalls of Fairy Tales: Raising Children to Rely on Adventure Rather than Princes

The Pitfalls of Fairy Tales: Raising Children to Rely on Adventure Rather than Princes

Title: The Inappropriateness of Traditional Czech Fairy Tales for Children Date: June 26, 2023 Fairy tales have long been regarded as magical stories that not only entertain children but also impart valuable life lessons. They teach the difference between good and evil, and often have moral messages embedded within them. However, it is important to … Read more

Sweet Chaos: A Vibrant Tale of New York’s Eclectic Residents

Sweet Chaos: A Vibrant Tale of New York’s Eclectic Residents

Title: “Sweet Chaos: Meryem Alaoui’s Novel Explores the Vibrant Lives of New York’s Diverse Residents” In her latest novel, “Sweet Chaos,” Meryem Alaoui takes readers on a captivating journey through the lives of the residents of a typical New York building in the heart of Brooklyn. Formerly a poor neighborhood, the area has now become … Read more

The Impact of Culture and War on the Poetry of Ahmed Al-Falahi and Yemeni Literature

The Impact of Culture and War on the Poetry of Ahmed Al-Falahi and Yemeni Literature

ID Ahmed Al-Falahi discussed the impact of moving between different countries on his poetry and literary life, where he talked about his experience of living in these countries, and how it affected his feelings and writings. Despite this, Yemen remains an essential part of his identity and literary works, even when influenced by other cultures. … Read more

Uncovering the Lesser-Known Side of Edgar Allan Poe: The Journalistic Work of the Famous Poet and Writer

Uncovering the Lesser-Known Side of Edgar Allan Poe: The Journalistic Work of the Famous Poet and Writer

In September 1835, Edgar Allan Poe wrote a letter to the editor Thomas Willis White. A year earlier, White had founded in Richmond, Virginia, the Southern Literary Messengera magazine where some of the Poe’s best short stories and essays. The reason for that letter was a full-fledged apology. The writer wanted to be readmitted to … Read more

Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance Since Near-Fatal Knife Attack at PEN America Gala

Salman Rushdie Makes First Public Appearance Since Near-Fatal Knife Attack at PEN America Gala

AFP, published on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 06:50 For the first time since a knife attack in the United States in August which almost cost him his life, the British writer Salman Rushdie reappeared Thursday evening in public in New York during a gala of an organization for the defense of writers. The famous … Read more

Photographer Lynn Goldsmith Wins Royalties for Andy Warhol’s Transformation of Her Picture of Prince in Landmark Supreme Court Case

Photographer Lynn Goldsmith Wins Royalties for Andy Warhol’s Transformation of Her Picture of Prince in Landmark Supreme Court Case

The photographer wins her fight against the Andy Warhol Foundation and will receive many royalties for the transformation of her picture of Prince by the painter, icon of Pop Art. By Le Figaro with AFP Posted on 05/18/2023 at 5:15 p.m.update on 05/18/2023 at 17:18 This content is not accessible. Supreme Court rules Lynn Goldsmith … Read more

“UNED Elche Honors Pedro Salinas, Generation of ’27 Poet, with Plaque and Masterclass”

“UNED Elche Honors Pedro Salinas, Generation of ’27 Poet, with Plaque and Masterclass”

From Mexico to Elche to vindicate the figure of Pedro SalinasJ.R.E. “His work is linked to this land and being in the UNIT can help many young people and especially students to know the work of the poet, of the Generation of ’27who was a close friend of other intellectuals from Alicante”. Carlos Marichal, grandson … Read more

“Michela Murgia’s Controversial Comments on Cancer and Politics: Reader Reactions and Reflections”

“Michela Murgia’s Controversial Comments on Cancer and Politics: Reader Reactions and Reflections”

Dear Aldo, the Murgia works very hard to appear outside the pack, makes deliberately extreme statements, takes pleasure in scandalizing with the arrogance typical of the counter-current role it practices. I found it unacceptable to talk about cancer as a very kind disease. And I sympathize with cancer patients who will have read this ridiculous … Read more

XLII Edition of the Book Fair from Merida: A Literary Feast for All Audiences

XLII Edition of the Book Fair from Merida: A Literary Feast for All Audiences

Literature lovers flock to their annual appointment with Diana’s temple. The book Fair from Merida kicked off its XLII edition yesterday, which will run until next Sunday with more than 60 presentations and activities for all audiences. This literary event, which is already consolidated in the city, has on this occasion 18 exhibitors from bookstores, … Read more