For the poets of the Romantic movement, emotion was everything…
What is it really like to devote yourself to writing novels?
From Shakespeare to Dickens, the Brontë sisters to CS Lewis, this famous memorial honours many of the great writers who have shaped British literature…
An ancient Greek story that continues to inspire…
‘The French language is a woman. And this woman is so beautiful, so proud, so modest, so adventurous, touching, sensual, chaste, noble, crazy, wise… that we love her with all our heart and soul.’ – Anatole France
Revisiting old book friends can provide solace and inspiration…
‘The morning steals upon the night / Melting the darkness…’ – Shakespeare, The Tempest
Some love stories aren’t simply about romance, but about finding your family…
Majestic, mysterious, ancient – a true Wonder of the World…
Finally, after the long winter, spring is beginning to bloom…
‘If I had to choose a religion, the sun as the universal giver of life would be my god.’ – Napoleon Bonaparte
What better backdrop for romance than a beautiful and soulful home?
How has Ancient Egypt inspired the buildings around us?
Did you know that many common English phrases originated in the Bard’s writings?
What lies beneath the surface of this fiercely independent young woman?
Rather than striving to read more books, how about really reading the books we choose?
‘The beginning is the most important part of the work.’ – Plato
Tracing Christmas traditions back to this queen and her prince consort…
Does fiction offer a glimmer of hope in these cold, dark months?
The famous ‘Ozymandias’ really made his mark in Ancient Egypt.
Why have one name when you can have five?
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