The landscape of British poetry in the twenty-first century is a rich and diverse one, marked by both continuity and change. While poets continue to explore the traditional themes of love, nature, and politics, there has also been a marked shift towards more personal,...
Phyllis Wheatley was an African American poet who wrote during the Revolutionary War era in the late 1700s. She was the first African American to publish a book of poetry and was a prominent voice in the antislavery movement. Her works were widely praised by both...
A study Oxford Open Learning ran recently found that children are writing a lot less than previous generations and many parents say that they don’t think handwriting is important anymore. The findings were eye-opening, with almost three-quarters of children saying...
E.M. Forster, who wrote the famous novels Howards End and A Room with a View, is renowned for his works on the social class system, human relationships, and the Edwardian era. But despite his fame, many of Forster’s works remain forgotten. Forster wrote seven novels,...
This article follows on from last week’s first 5 books to read suggestions. It can be read by clicking here. I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman is a mesmerising example of feminist science fiction....
Books can be an escape from reality: a window into different worlds that transport you to other times and places. It’s no wonder that reading is such a beloved pastime for many of us. From timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, books promise to capture...
