Shirley Jackson, author of “The Lottery,” was largely overlooked by critics during her lifetime because she was viewed only as a horror writer. According to this article, she is finally being recognized as an important figure in American literature.
This article remembers the life and literary accomplishments of science fiction writer Ursula K. Le Guin, author of “The Wife’s Story,” who learned from her father the importance of being curious about others who are different from ourselves.
Great thinkers can change how we see the world. In 1994, Nobel Prize winner Gabriel García Márquez wrote a tribute to Julio Cortázar, author of “The Night Face Up.” The piece begins with the story of a memorable night on a train to Prague. Click this link to read.
Learn about some of the literary offspring of one of the earliest horror stories.
How did a young African American boy from Oakland become a featured performer in Chinese opera? Find out what the cultures share.
Read about Campbell’s theory of the hero’s journey and its affect on modern cinema.
The author of the Harry Potter series threw herself a birthday party that featured a “lost manuscript” displayed in an unexpected way.
Why do you love the songs you love? In some cases, the cause might be concern about whether your friends like the same songs.
Have you ever wanted to write your own horror story? Get some practical tips to jump-start your ideas.
In this summary of Kate Tempest’s career as a rapper and poet, critic Michael Hogan praises her work.
