The early twentieth century brought a surge of American creativity as artists embraced abstraction, architects reshaped cities and cinema became a national passion, capturing both ambition and unease in a rapidly changing country.

The birth of a new literary American tradition attempting to create an original identity, distinct from its European roots.

June began with the death of two literary giants: Edmund White (died June 3, 2025 at 85) and Frederick Forsyth (died June 9,2025 at 86). Our literary editor, Alex Liberto, had met and corresponded with the former and has written this touching tribute.

In a world recovering from the devastation of war, how did English literature find its footing? Here are the most pivotal figures and movements that reshaped the post-war literary landscape.

Exploring social injustice and generation gap in post-war Britain drama through the works of John Osborne and other playwrights of the Angry Young Men movement.

Uncovering the hidden gems of 20th century British drama.

The Age of Self-Discovery was a milestone for the English poetry and novel that opened the doors for the intellectual creativity and innovation of 20th-century writers.

Dante's death 700 years ago marked the end of an era. But his lasting legacy may be his vision for a world government, outlined in his work De Monarchia.

Poems for a better world is collection of poems composed by UN-aligneders for a better better and fairer future.

David Herbert Lawrence has captivated the imagination with his rich and substantial prose, painting a clear picture of reality with spontaneous language.

Gruesome rape and torment in Ukraine, Causing women and children agonising pain. Horrific headlines curdles one to the bone.Russian soldiers have no hearts of their own...

Born in 1663, Petronilla Paolini broke through society's patriarchal cage with the only weapon she had at her disposal, her art... writes Carla Pietrobattista.

Virginia Woolf and her tumultuous psychological hardships should be considered an essential cornerstone of modernist fiction.

Doris Lessing, a female writer who weighed in on the feminist front and who wrote about persecution, intolerance and injustice.

Edward Morgan Forster: his life and his works.

This is war my dear! Invasion for pure greed and gratification. What else can this be?

Isaac Rosenberg (1890-1918) did not sing the praises of war; he reflected on its philosophical and poetical impact through symbolism and imagery.

Born in 1895 L.P Hartley was an English poet and author of many notable works including The Go-Between and The Eustace and Hilda trilogy. Learn more about his life and works.

Where do we start? You haven't a clue. "Well there's nothing that just I can do". But what if your neighbour thought that too? And their neighbour thought they didn't matter. Changes happen when people gather...

Partho Pratim Chatterjee's submission during UN-aligned 2021 poetry competition