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Claudia Cardinale: The fierce truth behind the icon

A revealing new documentary explores how Claudia Cardinale's legendary toughness and intelligence forged her path as a feminist icon, challenging the glamorous stereotype imposed by 1960s cinema.

Bath's Spectacular Jane Austen 250th Anniversary Festival

Step back into the Regency era as Bath hosts a magnificent festival honouring Jane Austen's 250th birthday. Discover the elegant costumes, lively dances, and timeless charm that transformed the city into a living tribute to the literary icon.

Rosalyn Drexler, pioneering pop artist, dies at 102

A tribute to the extraordinary life and multifaceted career of Rosalyn Drexler, the Pulitzer-nominated artist and writer whose provocative work left an indelible mark on pop art, literature, and theatre.

Tom Gauld Satirises 'Classic Novels Reworked for Men'

Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld brilliantly satirises gender-based marketing with his latest cartoon, imagining classic literature rewritten with stereotypically 'masculine' themes for a male audience.

Ian McEwan: Modern Novels Beat The Classics

Acclaimed British author Ian McEwan argues that contemporary fiction surpasses the 19th-century novel in psychological depth and formal ambition. Discover his provocative defence of the modern novel.

Author Names 5 Life-Changing Books You Must Read

Discover the five essential books that have profoundly shaped one author's life and writing, from timeless classics to modern masterpieces that promise to captivate every reader.

Store's 'Get Pregnant, Get Refund' Offer Sparks Fury

A major UK electrical retailer faces a feminist backlash over a controversial promotion offering a full refund on purchases to women who fall pregnant within a month. Critics slam the 'free microwave' offer as deeply regressive and irresponsible.

Jane Austen's Bath Legacy Thrives 200 Years On

Two centuries after her death, Jane Austen's connection to Bath continues to captivate a global community of 'Janeites'. Discover how the city preserves her spirit and why her work remains more relevant than ever.

Dan Brown's New Novel Savaged as 'Weapons-Grade Nonsense'

The literary world delivers its verdict on Dan Brown's latest Robert Langdon thriller. Critics brand 'The Secret of Secrets' as convoluted, cliché-ridden, and a spectacular dive into the realms of the ridiculous. Discover why this might be Brown's most pa

'Woke' trigger warning for Sherlock Holmes play sparks fury

A new London stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Sign of Four' has ignited a fierce culture war debate after producers issued a 'trigger warning' for its depiction of crime, leaving traditional Sherlock Holmes fans outraged.

Meanjin Literary Journal Faces Closure in Funding Shock

Melbourne University Publishing announces the cessation of funding for the esteemed literary journal Meanjin, sparking outcry from Australia's cultural community and raising concerns for the future of literary arts.

Tribute to Beloved Children's Author Allan Ahlberg

The literary world pays homage to Allan Ahlberg, the cherished British author behind classics like 'The Jolly Postman', whose playful rhymes and stories captivated generations of young readers.

Pitlochry's Radical Feminist Reimagining of Robert Burns

Pitlochry Festival Theatre stages a triumphant feminist reworking of Robert Burns' work, flipping the script on the bard's famous 'Toast to the Lassies' in a vibrant, music-filled celebration of female voices.

Alberta's 'Parental Rights' Policy Sparks Massive Book Ban

A controversial new policy in Alberta, Canada, is forcing schools to pull hundreds of books from shelves, igniting a fierce national debate over censorship, LGBTQ+ representation, and the true meaning of 'parental rights' in education.

Kataraina: Becky Manawatu's Thrilling Māori Masterpiece

Becky Manawatu returns with a breathtaking and powerful follow-up to the award-winning Auē. Our review delves into this stunning new Māori novel that explores themes of trauma, identity, and redemption with lyrical prose and heart-stopping tension.

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