The Russian Point of View: Virginia Woolf on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and Checkov
This essay by Virginia Woolf on Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, and Chechov, was first written in 1925 for A Common Reader. In this critical essay, Woolf offers her assessments of three of the most famous Russian novelists of the past; Fyodor Dostoevsky, Leo Tolstoy, and Anton Checkov unpicking the mastery and oddities in the detail of their writings. […]
Short Stories by Fyodor Dostoevsky – 9 Tales from the Master of Russian Literature
Well known for his epics of Russian literature, Fyodor Dostoevsky was a prolific writer, penning a collection of over 30 works. Often forgotten, his collection of short stories stand in their own right as great pieces of writing. Written throughout his turbulent life, they grapple with the similar themes of his more famous novels and […]
Witchcraft and Black Magic: The Folklore and History of Witches
Witchcraft is the use of magical faculties, most commonly for religious, divinatory, or medicinal purposes. The belief in and practice of magic has been present since the earliest traces of civilisation and continues to have an important role in many cultures today. The concept of witchcraft has long been utilised as a scapegoat for human […]
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: The Original Book Behind the Film
First penned in the 14th-century, the poem has influenced many remakes over the years, including the latest epic fantasy adventure film The Green Knight, starring Dev Patel, released in July 2021. Sir Gawain[…] embarks on a daring quest to confront the eponymous Green Knight, a gigantic emerald-skinned stranger and tester of men. Gawain contends with ghosts, […]
The Trials and Exile of Oscar Wilde
Explore the life, trials and exile of Oscar Wilde and celebrate his legacy as one of the most iconic writers of the LGBTQ+ history. Oscar Wilde’s Life and Lovers Oscar Wilde was an Irish author, poet, and playwright born on the 16th of October 1854. As his fame grew, he lived an exceedingly luxurious and […]
Sarojini Naidu – The Nightingale of India
Sarojini Naidu was an Indian political activist and poet. Her political career began when she worked as a suffragette in England during the early 1900s. Following this, she became a part of the Indian nationalist movement and was a close political ally of Mahatma Gandhi. She was also the first woman to hold the office […]
Women Murderers from the 18th & 19th Century – The Forgotten Women of True Crime
Women Murderers from the 18th & 19th Century With the world of true crime becoming more popular than ever before, delve into the disturbing world of Women Who Killed – Women Murderers From the 18th & 19th Century, as we explore the true stories behind some of the most notorious women murderers of the past. […]
Women’s History Month – Suffrage Rhymes for Modern Times
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ve picked out a handful of satirical suffrage rhymes published by The Woman Suffrage Party in 1912, alongside their tongue in cheek illustrations. Origins of Women’s History Month Since the late 20th century, March has been celebrated as Women’s History Month, an annual celebration of women’s contributions to society […]
14 of the Best Love Poems for Valentine’s Day
Featuring beautiful prose from the likes of Emily Dickinson, John Keats, William Shakespeare, and more read 14 of the best love poems for Valentine’s Day, and spread the love wherever you are. The subject of love has been written about for centuries. One of the oldest pieces of real magic left in the world, love […]
Mark Twain – The Rise of America’s Greatest Humourist
Mark Twain has often been called the ‘Father of American Literature’, with his most well-known books, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Huckleberry Finn securing him a spot on the list of American Greats. Living through America’s industrial boom in the 1860s, and the American Civil War, there is much more to Mr Twain than […]
