Irish writer Paul Lynch wins Booker Prize with ‘Prophet Song’

[ad_1] The Booker Prize is one of Britain’s most prestigious awards for fiction and Paul Lynch will receive around €50,000 for winning. ADVERTISEMENT Irish writer Paul Lynch has won Britain’s…

How is a Peruvian poem denouncing violence against women in Italy?

[ad_1] Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – and a Peruvian poem has become an anthem in Italy. Here’s why. ADVERTISEMENT The 25 November…

AIUB organises conference on English Language and Literature in collaboration with TESOL Society of Bangladesh

[ad_1] American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), in collaboration with the TESOL Society of Bangladesh, organised “Discover English 2023: Student Conference on English Language and Literature” with the motto “A conference by…

Why should games prioritise mechanics over graphics?

[ad_1] Euronews Culture spoke to video game journalist Jordan Minor on his new book and why the industry is prioritising the wrong things. ADVERTISEMENT Last week, Rockstar Games announced that…

A.S. Byatt: Author of award-winning novel ‘Possession’ dies aged 87

[ad_1] “She died peacefully at home surrounded by close family. A girl from Sheffield with a strong European sensibility, Antonia had a remarkable mind which produced a unique creative vision.”…

Roger Kastel, the artist behind the ‘Jaws’ movie poster, dies aged 92

[ad_1] A great name in the history of cinema is no longer with us… ADVERTISEMENT Acclaimed illustrator Roger Kastel, the creator of one of some of the most iconic posters…

Salman Rushdie receives first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award

[ad_1] Author Salman Rushdie: First, the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. Now, the first-ever Lifetime Disturbing the Peace Award. ADVERTISEMENT The latest honour for Salman Rushdie was a…

Why does a Lord of the Rings exhibit matter to Italy’s Giorgia Meloni?

[ad_1] Giorgia Meloni is set to unveil a new exhibition celebrating JRR Tolkein’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’. But why is the series such a key part of her political…

Former film director wins France’s top literary prize

[ad_1] Jean-Baptiste Andrea joins an illustrious list of Goncourt Prize winners including Michel Houellebecq, Marcel Proust, and Simone de Beauvoir ADVERTISEMENT Film director Jean-Baptiste Andrea has won France’s most prestigious…

Shakespeare in space! New frontier for Folio 400 anniversary

[ad_1] With help from a team of engineers, filmmaker Jack Jewers sent a portrait of Shakespeare into the depths of outer space as part of the Folio 400 anniversary. ADVERTISEMENT…