Hamlet, a tragedy by William Shakespeare, has been adapted numerous times over the years. It has been put to film, stage, opera and other forms of art. Adapting the play is a complex task, though, as it is one of the most famous works of literature in the world and...
What’s Your Story? National Storytelling Week 2023 is taking place from 30th January to 5th February. It’s a celebration of the wondrous power of creating and telling stories. Stories provide us with entertainment and escapism. Stories can also be educational;...
Robert Burns, more familiarly known as Rabbie, was born on 25th January 1759. The day is now marked as Burns Night, on which people all over the world celebrate the life and work of this famous poet and lyricist. Burns wrote in the Scots language, as well as in...
Literary devices are essential tools used in English literature to convey a deeper meaning, evoke emotion, and add texture to stories. These devices help writers to communicate their ideas in more creative and meaningful ways. From Shakespeare’s use of imagery to...
Now we’re into the festive month of December, it is hard to avoid the ubiquitous Christmas markets – they’re everywhere. Of course, the majority of people love an excuse for a wander around pretty stalls, all selling tempting goods, from fantastically fragrant soaps,...
To celebrate Children’s Book week, here I give a run down of my favourite 5 children’s books of all time, and the meaning you can find in them. The Very Hungry Caterpillar (1969) The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a 1969 children’s picture book, designed, illustrated, and...
