From projects written using very specific words to books penned without particular letters. A lipogram is a literary work in which a particular letter of the alphabet is intentionally avoided. The ...

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David Brooks, winner of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Poetry, recalls his friendship with AD Hope and recounts falling in love with Patrick White.

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Before it terrorized ’Dungeons & Dragons’ players and the cast of ’Stranger Things,’ the Demogorgon was a character in classic literature. Suddenly, Mike, the Dungeon Master, reveals the mother of all ...

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The new wave of alt-adaptations shows the past isn't just history; it's open-source content. By remixing timeless tales to ...

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Before The Life of a Showgirl was ever a glimmer in Taylor Swift’s eye, the singer peppered her music with references to classic literature. As early as 2006, Swift included ...

Alexandra Twin has 15+ years of experience as an editor and writer, covering financial news for public and private companies. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS Energy LLC, and has more than ...