How many of Shakespeare’s plays can you name? Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth and A Midsummer Night’s Dream are amongst the most well-known. But you may not be so familiar with one: The History of Cardenio – or simply Cardenio, as it’s more commonly known – is all...
Beyond Middle-earth Whenever the name J.R.R. Tolkien is mentioned, most people immediately think of Middle-earth, the enchanting realm that serves as the backdrop for The Lord of the Rings. However, Tolkien’s creative brilliance extended a bit further than a big...
Preserving Literary Integrity This September the 13th marks Roald Dahl Day. On the anniversary of his birth, to celebrate the works of such a prolific children’s author, schools across the world will dress up, read his works and raise money for charity. Recently...
You might have heard the word ‘dystopia’ before and know it to be a term with negative connotations. Perhaps you associate the word with ‘end of the world’ type scenarios, but it can be more nuanced than that – especially when it comes to its...
YA Fiction YA (Young Adult) readers are spoilt for choice – there is so much to choose from nowadays that no-one can say ‘there’s nothing to read’. Just take a look in your local library or bookshop and see what’s on offer – believe me, there will be a good number....
Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the key figures of the Romantic movement, remains an enduring literary icon whose poetry embodies the spirit of rebellion, imagination, and hope. Through his writing, Shelley challenged societal norms, championed individual freedom, and...
