The idea of memorising poems may seem old-fashioned, but interest in learning poetry by heart is reviving worldwide, says educator Ow Yeong Wai Kit.

In her 1937 novel “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” Zora Neale Hurston tells the story of Janie, a woman trying to define ...

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The Wilton Library and the Wilton Historical Society are both offering November events, while Weir Farm seeks ...

Folk tales and beloved characters from cultures around the globe can are celebrated in popular books for young readers. Test ...

Test your knowledge of the best opening lines in literature with this quiz. If you enjoy reading, identify as a bookworm, and ...

On Nov. 1, Colgate University held the inaugural Commons Cup Trivia Championship in the Edge Cafe, bringing together students ...

William Shakespeare, affectionately known as the "Bard of Avon," holds a remarkable place in literary history as one of the most celebrated playwrights and poets. His timeless works have transcended ...

This week the Palestine Festival of Literature, known as Palfest, announced that over 1,000 writers have signed on to a literary boycott of Israel. In a public letter, these writers declared that ...

And self-serious. Our literary criticism features a great deal of “I,” the pronoun most likely to overstay its welcome. In the right hands, this conflation of narrative and critique can have ...

Sherry Lansing, Mayim Bialik, Debra Messing, Gene Simmons Among Signatories of Counter-Petition Opposing Boycott of Israeli Literary Institutions Their letter responded to an earlier petition from ...