Between Sickness and Creation: Five Great Authors Who Suffered From Mental Illness
Many great artists have been connected to some sort of mental illness, and this has been a topic of debate for centuries. The act of creation is associated with an…
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Exploring the Sea: Five Writings You’ll Enjoy
You must have at least once stared at the sea and wondered what creatures and life forms it hides. The sea has always been seen as a magnificent space of…
Road Tripping And Books: Five Writings You Don’t Want To Miss
Travel season is here! Great weather invites us to enjoy road trips, which are great since they broaden the meaning of traveling: it is never just about the destination, but…
Exploring Mysteries: Five Books With Absolutely Unexpected Endings
For this weekend’s reading, we have reviewed for you five books that have unexpected endings. Don't worry – we won't reveal how they end! We don't want to spoil them…
Мурррчальный мир или как котики завоевали интернет
Знакома ли вам ситуация, когда вы заходите на YouTube, чтобы послушать какую-то музыку, и через четыре часа ловите себя на том, что просматриваете уже четвёртую подборку видео с котиками?
Short Story Contest For Young Writers
Narrative Magazine is offering a great opportunity for young writers! The most creative authors will be awarded with US$4000. Deadline to apply is June 15th.
Marisa Morea On How To Become A Children’s Book Illustrator
Marisa Morea, from Madrid, is a newcomer among children's book illustrators. A few years ago, after studies towards an MA in Illustration at the Eina School in Barcelona, she turned…
Experiencing World War II Through Reading: Can We Be Humans Again?
Last week, we wrote about real experiences from the Second World War that different authors turned into words, creating amazing and overwhelming literature. Literature has proven to be a great medium…
Best Festivals In May
As we do at the beginning of every month, we bring you a wide spectrum of festivals around the world in May. There is something for everybody, whether it is…
Gotcha!: The Top Five Literary Hoaxes
Yesterday was the 1st of April, better known as April Fools’ Day. In honor of the greatest prank day, we have prepared for you a list of five books that…
Words Created Out Of Suffering And Satisfaction: The Writings Of Virginia Woolf
This coming Monday (the 28th of March) is the 75th anniversary of Virginia Woolf's death. She suffered from mental illness, had problems all her life with severe headaches, and experienced…
A Playwright Fighting Hypocrisy: Three Great Plays Of Henrik Ibsen
Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen has been recognized as one of the greatest dramatists in the history of literature, arguably the best one right after Shakespeare. He influenced many writers who…