Fernando Pessoa is one of the key characters of contemporary literature. We’ll tell you all today on the day that commemorates his death.
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Fanny Hill: the most censored book in the world
Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure, popularly known as Fanny Hill, released on November 21, 1748, is the most censored novel in the history of literature, but why? Let’s find out together.
Fëdor Dostoevskij: 201 years after his birth
We retrace the life and works of Fedor DostoevskiJ on the 201th anniversary of his birth.
Jonathan Swift, satire never dies
Jonathan Swift, writer, essayist, politician, dean, known for the famous work Gulliver’s Travels, died on 17 October 1745.
Memoirs of a Geisha: a modern Cinderella?
25 years have passed since the release of the book Memoirs of a Geisha, which tells the real life of a girl who became a geisha. Discover this story with us.
Long live Stephen King
On the occasion of Stephen King’s 75th birthday, we’ll tell you all about the life, success and works of one of the most famous American writers of all time.
Once upon a time…Hans Christian Andersen
Hans Christian Andersen, author of some of the most famous children’s fairy tales, died on 4 August 1875. But there is much more … we’ll tell you all about it.
Willy Wonka: the chocolate..and the film factory!
On the occasion of its first release in cinemas, we’ll tell you the story of the Chocolate Factory and its unique owner, Willy Wonka.
Interview with the Vampire, an “immortal” work
On the occasion of the anniversary of its release, we will tell you about the genesis, the plot and the themes of Interview with the Vampire, an immortal work by Anne Rice.
Lord Byron, romantic fighter
Almost 200 years after his death, today we celebrate the talent of the British poet Lord Byron, his life and works.