Sometimes reading poetry can feel exhilarating, like you are finally seeing and being seen. Other times it’s a slog that ...

If you’re looking for quick poetry for reflection, Rumi’s work is a stellar place to start. This short but powerful set of verses comes from The Egyptian Book of the Dead, a collection of ...

If reading short stories offered an efficient way to forget the world I was living in, reciting a poem gave me a different ... Pursuing the Powerful: New York Times v. Sullivan and other landmark ...

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, ...

According to Norse myth, Skadi first visited Asgard, the home of the gods, to seek revenge. A giantess, she went armed for ...

Culcheth author Chris Vobe has released an ambitious new anthology, combining free verse poetry, a brand new cycle of lyrics, ...

Parker’s poem spans 15 seconds yet encapsulates lifetimes of history. Her words cut through my ears like a knife — short and with ... between outbursts of powerful emotion and quiet moments ...

He was also known for being part of the 1981 Brixton riot – which inspired Sir Steve McQueen to direct the movie Alex Wheatle ...

Keane doesn't say this, but I imagine both were familiar with Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem "God's Grandeur," and ... Keane focuses on his poignant short story, "A Father’s Story," in which ...

The upcoming BBC show Crongton will become a “loving tribute” to author Alex Wheatle following his death at the age of 62. The author, who was known as the “Brixton Bard”, was diagnosed with prostate ...

To mark World Down Syndrome Day 2025, Run of the Mill and Arcade Film are delighted to premiere their new short, Connections.