Law, literature and the Holocaust collide in CMU professor’s new book

In an effort to further a field he helped pioneer, Richard Weisberg is looking back. The visiting professor at Carnegie Mellon University recently authored “Law, Literature, and History: A Fateful Rendezvous with the Shoah.” Published March 27 by Brill …

AI, literature help future health professionals understand nuances of addiction

“I'm very privileged that I was able to find a major that completely aligned with everything I believe in,” said Jenny Hong, a senior studying medical humanities at IU Indianapolis. “With medical humanities — and with courses like Addiction Narratives, …

Translating ancient literature for the modern world

In an age where attention spans are decreasing and reliance on digital media is becoming increasingly prevalent, how do scholars make historic sources accessible to audiences today? Sarah Ruden is a leading translator of ancient literature. Her work …

VIDEO: The Lexington Public Library celebrates 250 years of literature

The Metro: ‘Jazz-A-Bet’ book bridges music history and children’s literature

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit has long been a hotbed for jazz. In fact, many musicians would say Motown would not be what it is if not for the musical genre.  Jazz legends …

Hay Festival of Literature and Arts 2025 travel guide – things to do, hotels and more

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Arunachal: Dera Natung Government College Hosts Seminar on Postcolonial Literature

ITANAGAR-   The Department of English, Dera Natung Government College (DNGC), organised a one-day departmental seminar on the theme “Representation of Nation and Culture in Postcolonial Literatures” on 9th March 2025. The seminar aimed to foster critical …

After 100 years, The Great Gatsby still reminds us of the ability of literature to transform everyday life

Last November, I flew to New York to see a play: Gatz, an eight-hour reading of the entire text of The Great Gatsby by the experimental theatre ensemble the Elevator Repair Service. As a Fitzgerald enthusiast, I couldn’t miss it. My journey to the US felt …

Jain Literature is backbone of India’s intellectual grandeur: PM Modi on Navkar Mahamantra Divas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 9, emphasised the importance of Jain literature in shaping India’s rich intellectual and spiritual heritage, calling it the “backbone of India’s intellectual grandeur.” Addressing a gathering at the Navkar Mahamantra …

Literature can play role in resolving political, social tensions: Vinod Kr Shukl

In the leafy stillness of Raipur bubbled inside a pacing life, resides Vinod Kumar Shukl, one of Indian literature’s most enigmatic masters. The 88-year-old 2023 Jnanpith laureate continues to captivate readers with his rare blend of restraint and radical …