Sherlock Holmes: the real impact of a fictional character
The literary figure created by Arthur Conan Doyle has come to life like a ghostly entity, reminiscent of the otherworldly beings the author encountered during his famous séances. Now, this…
The literary figure created by Arthur Conan Doyle has come to life like a ghostly entity, reminiscent of the otherworldly beings the author encountered during his famous séances. Now, this…
A team of researchers led by renowned 3D designer Cicero Moraes has reconstructed the appearance of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), the author of the “Divine Comedy.” The face of the man…
“You just need to grow up, and a merciful God will leave you to your own devices,” – this metaphorical phrase from the writer and pilot may hold the key…
This creative “workshop” turned writing into a production line, branding his work alongside other authors. In crafting his historical adventure novels, plays, travel stories, and cookbooks, the creator of “The…
O. Henry, with his characteristic humor, once advised: “The art of storytelling is to conceal everything that people are eager to know until your cherished views on unrelated matters are…
The holder of an honorary doctorate was no “ordinary storyteller.” Among the accolades of this member of the Royal Literary Society and foreign member of the Academy of Moral and…
One of the world’s most popular authors has surpassed even the legendary fairy tale writer Hans Christian Andersen in terms of publication numbers. This uniquely fated writer burst onto the…
Known as the “Chief of French Romanticism,” Victor Hugo made his mark in history as a brilliant writer, passionate lover, and controversial politician. For nearly 20 years, this champion of…
Ernest Hemingway, 1900 Escaping from cello lessons into the wild was made possible by the family’s summer cottage on the shores of Michigan. Residents of the seven-room mansion, complete with…
The total circulation of books by this phenomenal author exceeds 4 billion copies, placing her third after the Bible and Shakespeare. Over seventy of her detective novels have been translated…
The famous name of this writer is well-known around the world. His works are studied in schools and universities, forming the foundation of theater arts and the drama genre, while…
World-renowned for his deductive method, Sherlock Holmes has captured the hearts of readers across generations worldwide, yet he was a source of great irritation for his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle.…
The creator of philosophical tales about the adventures of a girl named Alice became a writer by chance, while his emergence as the founder of the genre of “paradoxical literature”…
Imaginations from the Land of Blankets Robert Louis Stevenson was born in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, on November 13, 1850. According to his memories, he spent his childhood in…
The abandoned son and the love of a lesbian, a career in intelligence, and a ban in the U.S. – intriguing facts about the life of “Mama Carlson.” Roots in…
Researchers have suggested that selected works of the Brothers Grimm ended up in a university collection due to the post-war relocation of library holdings. How did these books remain hidden…