Antonella Lattanzi, the torture of taking the desire to be a mother to the extreme

Antonella Lattanzi, the torture of taking the desire to be a mother to the extreme

“This whole story is a story of blood,” he writes. Antonella Lattanzi (Bari, 1979) in his book The things that are never told (Reservoir Books, 2024). “Do I really have to tell these things? These things that are not told, very simple things, that one must have experienced first-hand, as Simenon says,” he asks himself … Read more

Farewell to Edna O’Brien, novelist of feminine ardour | Tradition

Farewell to Edna O’Brien, novelist of feminine ardour | Tradition

On July 27, novelist Edna O’Brien died on the age of 93. Born within the late Thirties within the village of Tuamgraney (County Clare), she lived most of her life in London. She quickly fled her nation. “In case you discover your roots too threatening, too sharp,” she confessed to Philip Roth, “it’s a must … Read more

“Authors for a greater world”: initiative calls on researchers to publish a guide that contributes to social growth

“Authors for a greater world”: initiative calls on researchers to publish a guide that contributes to social growth

27 Writing a guide is usually a step in direction of constructing a greater world, as books have the facility to teach, encourage and promote social change. With this in thoughts, Editorial UPC has launched the decision for entries “Authors for a greater world”, which gives professionals and teachers the chance to publish and promote … Read more

9 literary suggestions for June: from Hermann Hesse to José Saramago – El Sol de Tampico

9 literary suggestions for June: from Hermann Hesse to José Saramago – El Sol de Tampico

The start of the sixth month of the 12 months 2024 is an efficient excuse to delve into studying. Due to this fact, we suggest a collection of 9 books so as to immerse your self in alternate universes and numerous realities. From Hermann Hesse to André Comte, from literature to philosophy, from novels to … Read more

“House “Slovo”. An endless novel”. The confrontation between the moth and the genius

“House “Slovo”.  An endless novel”.  The confrontation between the moth and the genius

The plot of the film “House “Slovo”. The never-ending novel” covers the 1930s in its entirety. From the settlement of the new building by Ukrainian writers in 1930 to the fatal 1937, when the Stalinist terror almost completely destroyed the inhabitants of the Slovo Building. The story begins when the budding proletarian poet Volodymyr Akimov … Read more

Acclaimed American Novelist Paul Auster, Author of ‘New York Trilogy’, Dies at 77 in Brooklyn

Acclaimed American Novelist Paul Auster, Author of ‘New York Trilogy’, Dies at 77 in Brooklyn

The acclaimed American novelist Paul Auster, Author of a prolific work that includes the ‘New York Trilogy’, ‘Brooklyn Follies’ and ‘The Invention of Solitude’, he died on April 30 at the age of 77, according to The New York Times. Paul Auster died at his home in Brooklyn, New York. due to lung cancer. He … Read more

Filbo 2024: A Recap of the Most Important Book Fair in South America with ‘Read Nature’ Theme

Filbo 2024: A Recap of the Most Important Book Fair in South America with ‘Read Nature’ Theme

Don’t miss out on getting to know Filbo 2024, one of the most important book fairs on the continent. This year the fair was under the theme ‘Read nature’ and had Brazil as a host country. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, April 17, and was attended by the country’s president, Gustavo Petro, and the … Read more

“Women writers are invading everything; how long it takes us!”, launched Bárbara Jacobs

“Women writers are invading everything; how long it takes us!”, launched Bárbara Jacobs

There as you see it, writers are sometimes sincere. Barbara Jacobs smiled between mischievous and shy after her statement, which she came to understand when referring to her two collections of stories. One is the Anthology of the sad story, made in 1997 with Augusto Monterroso (1921-2003), her first husband: I don’t know how I … Read more

Decommunization: The Institute of National Remembrance spoke about Bulgakov – LB.ua

Decommunization: The Institute of National Remembrance spoke about Bulgakov – LB.ua

The use of Mikhail Bulgakov’s name in the names of geographical objects and legal entities, the presence of monuments and memorial signs erected in his honor in public space are propaganda of Russian imperial policy. This is about it in the expert opinion of the Ukrainian Institute of National Memory. Bulgakov was born in Kyiv … Read more

JK Rowling will not be prosecuted for her critical comments on Scotland’s law against incitement to transgender hatred

JK Rowling will not be prosecuted for her critical comments on Scotland’s law against incitement to transgender hatred

By Figaro with Reuters Published 6 hours ago, Updated 5 hours ago Scottish justice will not prosecute JK Rowling for her comments on the new law against incitement to transgender hatred. AFP/Dia Dipasupil Scottish Police said through their spokesperson that the Harry Potter author’s comments “were not considered criminal and would not be the subject … Read more