Writers Pen ‘Deleted’ Shakespeare Scenes

We have just passed the 400th anniversary of celebrated playwright William Shakespeare’s death. In order to mark this momentous occasion, a few of the world’s most famous writers penned ‘deleted’ scenes for some of the bard’s most iconic works. 400th anniversary celebrations British playwright William Shakespeare was one of the most influential literary figures in history. He ...

One of the Planet’s Most Valuable Books Found

A new copy of William Shakespeare’s First Folio, which is often regarded as “one of the most important books in the English language” was recently found off the coast of Scotland. Famous playwright Few writers have had a greater impact on the English literary tradition than William Shakespeare. Born in Stratford-Upon Avon in the UK, Shakespeare is ...

AAAL Announces 2016 Literature Award Winners

Hayim Oshky reports on the news that the American Academy of Arts and Letters (AAAL) recently announced the winners of its 2016 awards in literature. Honouring artistic excellence Established in 1898, the AAAL is a US honour society of 250 writers, artists, architects and poets. The organisation’s overarching purpose, according to its official website, is to “foster ...