In the world of literature, certain authors have etched their names in history, captivating readers with their timeless ...

Heather Leigh explores this year's edition of The Mays, a literary anthology of work from students from Oxford and ...

Nevertheless, for this poem, and for the first time in his career, Frost got paid—$15, by the editor of a New York weekly ...

Ceasefire,” his most famous poem, invoked the “Iliad” in exploring his country’s sectarian strife. But his work wasn’t ...

According to one legend, Pope Gelasius wanted to put an end to the debauchery in the late fifth century. He declared Feb. 14 ...

F. Scott Fitzgerald is remembered as one of the most influential American writers of the 20th century for “The Great Gatsby” ...

The poet laureate will serve as an ambassador for the arts to promote creative expression and inspire writers across the ...

In “Jane Austen’s Bookshelf,” rare-book dealer Rebecca Romney discovers overlooked women authors who inspired the famous ...

Sassoon and Owen capture in verse the sheer frightfulness of trench warfare; they are the supreme English war poets of their ...

The life of Iraq’s most influential poet, Badr Al Sayyab, will be portrayed by seven Arab artists in London, showcasing his pioneering role in shaping literature in the region. Eighteen works will be ...

Our Poetry Book of the Month reviews include ... She was one of the most famous writers in Denmark, but only became well-known to Anglophone readers when the English translation of her celebrated ...

Burger chain Almost Famous has said it has no choice but to shut up shop after financial pressures became "stacked against us". The restaurant, which has outlets in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds ...