Classics of Literature: How Relevant is Thomas Mann's Magic Mountain?
Thomas Mann's 'Magic Mountain' continues to captivate readers, particularly as the literary landscape reflects contemporary societal concerns.
Rosa Navarro, philologist: "I have forbidden myself series"
Philologist Rosa Navarro discusses the enduring lessons from Spanish literary classics in her latest book.
Maria Valéria Rezende recaps Machado de Assis and changes the endings of classics
In her new book "Recapitulações", Maria Valéria Rezende offers fresh interpretations of classic literary works, reimagining their endings and exploring characters from a different perspective.
From Book to Screen: Adaptations That Will Shape Cinema and Streaming in 2026
The article discusses a wave of literary adaptations set to impact cinema and streaming platforms in 2026, featuring classics and recent bestsellers.
The Brontë Sisters: The Family Marked by Tragedy That Left Classics Like Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights
The article explores the tragic life of the Brontë sisters and how their experiences influenced their renowned literary works.
A non-racialized Heathcliff and an Agamemnon who looks like Batman: where are the limits in film adaptations of literary classics?
This article discusses the boundaries of adaptations of literary classics into films, focusing on the anachronisms in makeup and costumes highlighted by cultural experts.
Maria Mägi, Steven-Hristo Evestus, and Eerik Kergandberg Selected as Friends of the Classics
Three lawyers have been honored as Friends of the Classics for their role in a literary trial held in Tallinna, commemorating Eduard Vilde's 160th birthday.
"In translation, we can live normally in Catalan": Six testimonies that bring us closer to the classics
Prominent Catalan literary translators share insights on their craft and the importance of translation in maintaining literary traditions.
"Faust was already quite exhausting for contemporaries"
Matthias Heine criticizes the practice of reading literary classics in simplified language at Berlin high schools, suggesting it reflects a loss of awareness about the value of intellectual effort.
Poison, Crimes, British Style and 'Gray Cells': The Empire of Agatha Christie's Bestsellers
Agatha Christie passed away in an Oxfordshire village fifty years ago, yet her works remain timeless classics alongside literary giants.