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Poetry is a primal part of our humanity
The rhymes, rhythms, and melodies of poetry connect us to something deep within ourselves and allow us to express it
All the colours of the sky: A Christmas short story
A snowman discovers he cannot melt and decides to journey across the world to see his namesake – the Aurora Borealis
What happens when a woman translates ‘The Odyssey’?
Emily Wilson's translation strips the classic of years of compounding sexism and bias, breathing in new life and nuance
On the joy of fascination
To recharge from the draining trudge of modern life, I delve into the stories and insights of those who have gone before
Why 'Animal Farm' is a classic worth revisiting
The rigid teaching of the classics often makes students lose interest. Here's why you should re-read Orwell's masterpiece
‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ loses itself in adaptation
The popular book seemed the perfect fit for a live-action adaptation. Why, then, does the show fall flat?
5 great books that TikTok overlooked
BookTok can be fun, but its focus on popular stories, authors, and tropes can sometimes overlook books of proper substance
As paper prices rise, what will happen to books?
Higher paper costs have pushed up the prices of physical books. Is it time to seriously consider a digital future?