William Shakespeare, universally revered as the finest writer of all time, was born in April 1564. The exact date of his birth is not known, but it’s usually celebrated around the world on 23rd April. By a remarkable coincidence, he died on that same day, 52 years...
Inspired By Shakespeare Each year on the 23rd of April we celebrate English Language Day, a date chosen in honour of William Shakespeare and his impact on modern-day English. It is one of the the UN’s language days, of which there are six throughout the year,...
All about Haiku Happy International Haiku Day! No, this is not a lesser-known religious celebration you haven’t heard of before, but rather the celebration of the elegant and timeless literary art form; a short, unrhymed poem, an ancient form of Japanese poetry....
In an age of streaming services and film production companies branching out into different entertainment sectors, finding a book-to-film adaptation that does justice to the original material can be difficult. It’s easy to get lost in the mix of adaptations that are...
Writing an essay response can be a challenging task, especially for students who are new to academic writing. However, with some guidance and practice, it is possible to write effective essay responses that demonstrate your understanding of the topic. Let’s take a...
If you take a look at any calendar or diary, you may see that different literary events are marked. Coming up on the 2nd of April is International Children’s Book Day, and what better way to celebrate this than just before the Easter break! For well over 50 years,...
