Jonathan Swift was an Irish writer who lived between 1667 and 1745. He was known for his sharp wit and biting commentary on the social and political issues of his time. Swift’s works are a reflection of the views he had on the world and his dissatisfaction with...
November is a month that we associate with bonfires, with Guy Fawkes, with Thanksgiving and, more recently, the more commercial Black Friday and Cyber Monday. November is also the month when many of us will be shopping ahead for Christmas, the lull before the crazy...
Literature knows no bounds, in that it can transcend languages and cultures. Yet, for these works to be so accessible, to a global audience, they must undergo the complex process of translation. Translators, the unsung heroes of the literary world, face great...
The Literary Trust released some rather alarming news recently, announcing that, in 2023, they had recorded the lowest level of children reading for enjoyment since they started asking in 2005. The Annual Literacy Survey was based on 71,351 responses from children...
Three Tales You (Probably) Haven’t Heard About Halloween Halloween, with its dark and mysterious allure, beckons us into a realm where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. Settle down, but keep the lights on, as we take a look at a handful of legends: the rather...
How Persuasion Shapes History Propaganda, a strategic form of communication with the intent to influence attitudes and behaviours, has played a significant role throughout history. From ancient civilisations to modern societies, propaganda has been employed by...
