A few days ago the Biographers International Organization awarded the 2022 Plutarch Award to Burning Man: The Trials of D.H. Lawrence. Named after the Father of Biography, the Plutarch Award is awarded every year to the best biography of the year. And this year it went to the biography about Read more
To celebrate Jules Verne’s birthday on Feb. 8, lets take a look at some of his stories and what makes him so special in the history of Science-Fiction. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French writer who is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern science fiction. He wrote Read more
On National Science-Fiction Day we remember Lucian of Samosata, considered by many the Father of Science-Fiction. Lucian of Samosata was an author from the 2nd century CE who wrote what some people today call Proto-Science-Fiction, an early version of what evolved into modern Science-Fiction (which started with Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein Read more
Not too long ago Homer’s Odyssey was voted by a BBC News poll as the most important story of all time from a finalist of 100 stories that most shaped the world. When you consider that Homer is known as the father of Western Literature, the result should come as Read more
Every year the Biographers International Organization award the Plutarch Award to the best biography of the year. Named after the Father of Biography, the Plutarch Award is a nice tribute to Biographies, a genre that might not be at the top of everyone’s list when it comes to books. In Read more
How Greek Literature, Poetry and Mythology Influenced Shakespeare Shakespeare was a master of language, drama, and imagination, who drew from various sources and influences to create his timeless works. Among these sources, the classical literature, poetry and mythology of ancient Greece played a significant role in shaping his style, themes, Read more
Since Sept. 13th is Roald Dahl day, lets take a look at some documentaries about the life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers. Roald Dahl was a British author, poet, and screenwriter who was born in Wales to Norwegian immigrant parents. He is best known for his imaginative children’s books, Read more