literature
Shakespearean Titles Take Center Stage in NYT Strands Puzzle for December 12, 2025
The December 12, 2025 NYT Strands puzzle invites solvers into Shakespeare’s world, challenging them to identify single-word fragments from famous play titles, all cleverly unified by the spangram ‘THE BARD.’
Lucy Dacus’s Essential Reading List: 6 Books That Shape Her Artistry and Songwriting
Indie musician Lucy Dacus curates a transformative collection of six books that mirror her introspective songwriting and fearless exploration of human complexity. Discover how literature shapes her creative voice.
Salman Rushdie Returns: ‘The Eleventh Hour’ and the Enduring Power of Fiction
Salman Rushdie emerges from tragedy with ‘The Eleventh Hour,’ his first fiction since a near-fatal attack, exploring mortality, resilience, and the power of storytelling.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: A Legacy of Adaptation and Reinvention
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ has inspired countless adaptations and remains a timeless exploration of the human condition. Guillermo del Toro’s recent film reimagines the narrative with fresh creativity, solidifying the novel’s enduring relevance.
Laszlo Krasznahorkai Wins 2025 Nobel Prize: Art in Apocalypse
Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature for his visionary, apocalyptic novels that celebrate the endurance of art amid chaos.
Salman Rushdie Warns of AI Threat to Writers at Hay Festival
Salman Rushdie claims AI won’t threaten writers until it can craft humor, calling it the moment authors will be ‘screwed.’
Ministry of ESCS Invites Proposals for Avetik Isahakyan’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations
In 2025, Armenia will mark the 150th anniversary of Avetik Isahakyan, the renowned poet, writer, translator, publicist, and cultural figure. To ensure the proper organization of this milestone celebration, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia has…
Chinese robots can mimic human facial expressions and emotions
Robots created by the Chinese company Ex-Robots are difficult to distinguish from humans: they have visible veins on the outside and lines on their palms. They can mimic human facial expressions and emotions – something that is revolutionary in the…
