“You are stuck with that early self for good or ill, and you can’t do anything about it even if you want to—short of total suppression.” —Gore Vidal https://t.co/OOZZNIe1vd
The Art of Fiction No. 50
Gore Vidal lives in Rome and enjoys the cool wind at sundown.
He started writing at a young age and was taught to read by his grandmother.
David Mamet Names the Books That Explain the Real Hollywood
Great books can still be badly written if they contain great ideas.
Favorite books that are lesser known: The Wallet of Kai Lung by Ernest Bramah.
The Art of Fiction No. 83
Julio Cortázar was hailed as one of Latin America's greatest writers after his death in 1984.
Cortázar was exiled from his home country of Argentina in the 1970s but was greeted as a hero when he visited after the democratically elected government came to power.
Benjamin Zephaniah, pioneering poet and Peaky Blinders star, dies aged 65
British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah has died at the age of 65 after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Zephaniah was known for using humor and wit to address political injustices and his works on refugees and healthy eating.
The Art of Poetry No. 4
A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt's novels, like Possession, have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, inspiring other writers to explore larger questions of history, art, and ideas.
Jan Needle obituary
Jan Needle was a diverse writer known for his books and TV series for children as well as seafaring novels and crime thrillers.
His stories often explored societal issues and had a commitment to social justice, provoking both praise and controversy.
The Art of Fiction No. 50
Gore Vidal lives in Rome and enjoys the cool wind at sundown.
He started writing at a young age and was taught to read by his grandmother.
AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87
AS Byatt, acclaimed writer and critic, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt's novels, including Possession and The Children's Book, were complex and critically acclaimed.
Byatt's work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she won numerous literary awards throughout her career.
Overlooked No More: Ursula Parrott, Best-Selling Author and Voice for the Modern Woman
Ursula Parrott was a prolific writer whose works addressed women's challenges in attaining happiness and navigating societal expectations in the Jazz Age.