Salman Rushdie to Be Honored with a National Book Award Medal for His Lifetime Contributions to Literature
NEW YORK (AP) — Salman Rushdie, a U.S. citizen for a decade, is set to receive a prestigious literary honor—a National Book Award medal for lifetime achievement. Rushdie, who is originally from Mumbai (previously Bombay), shared, “Even though I spent many years here before becoming a citizen, obtaining citizenship brought a deeper sense of belonging […]
Believe woke is finished? Meet the literature teacher dismissed for teaching literature.
Concerns Over College Student Readiness Today’s college students are struggling with severe anxiety and short attention spans. It’s concerning, really, when you think about it. Adding to the problem is the alarming trend of students who seem to have reading skills that barely surpass those of fifth graders. So, when a literature professor tries to […]
I am once more asking the people in USC’s athletic department to explore some Greek literature.
Once again, I urge the University of Southern California’s athletic department to open their financial records. Or, maybe just consult Google? You could even ask an English professor on campus for clarity—anything would help. For the second time in under two years, the USC Trojans are attempting to build excitement around their football program using […]
Where are all the male poets in today’s literature and poetry?
The State of Poetry and Masculinity For most of the last several centuries, the English-speaking world has celebrated male poets who created beautiful verses—from Shakespeare to Frost. Interestingly, there’s been a strange shift in perception: today, poets aren’t often viewed as masculine figures. It’s not just a random change. It seems to stem from a […]
Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai receives the Nobel Prize in literature
Hungarian Author László Krasznahorkai Wins Nobel Prize in Literature STOCKHOLM — László Krasznahorkai, the Hungarian writer, is renowned for his philosophical novels that often consist of lengthy sentences filled with dark humor. On Thursday, he was recognized with a literary award for his “compelling and visionary work that reminds us of the power of art […]
Teacher Dismissed for Disciplining Student Who Opposed Gender Ideology in Children’s Literature Class
Texas A&M University Issues Resignations Over Classroom Incident Texas A&M University saw significant changes in leadership after a controversy erupted in a children’s literature class. This occurred when students challenged the professor’s lessons on gender ideology, resulting in their removal from the classroom for speaking out. A video that circulated widely depicted a student confronting […]
William Shatner calls out ‘Presentism,’ rewriting of history in media, literature
Famous “Star Trek” actor William Shatner denounced the erasure of history and the rewrite of literature in a fiery post on Wednesday. “It was called Presentism and used in history, where statues were demolished a few years ago, books were banned and renamed to prove how progressive the world has become,” Shatner said in X. […]
The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis | Humanities
Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent announces suspension of provision degree in english literature I ran a few rabbits, most of them running in the wrong direction. The university effectively said the course was no longer viable as few people wanted to study English literature at degree level anymore. If you can’t do EngLit in […]
Han Kang’s books sell out as South Korea celebrates her Nobel prize in literature | Han Kang
Customer lines spilled out of Korean bookstores and online stores crashed yesterday as readers tried to get their hands on the works of new Nobel laureate Han Kang. According to Reuters, Kyobo Book Center, the country's largest book chain, said on Friday that sales of Han's books were strong, with inventory selling out almost immediately. […]