Arts & Literature

Welcome To Arts & Literature where we try to answer questions of a scholarly nature.

If you are looking for information about books then head to Books & Authors. The Arts section covers all sorts of topics like theatre, exhibitions, paintings and much more.

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Samuraisan

R.i.p Penny Vincenzi

Just heard she has died. Shame, I loved all her books.

MWG14

Cyril Connolly

Can anyone tell me the location of Cyril Connolly's blue plaque in Eastbourne please?

chrissa1

I Am Pilgrim

I have just finished this book by Terry Hayes. If you enjoy crime fiction I can’t praise this book highly enough. A mixture of Lee Child, Michael Connolly and Harlan Coben, only better. 888 pages of...

Theland

What Earthly Us Is It Forcing Kids To Study Shakespeare?

At a guess, what percentage of the population actually read Shakespeare for pleasure, or attend one of his plays?It's not something one ever hears discussed with affection or enthusiasm....

Eleena

The Winds Of March ..

How true of our March weather so far .. https://allpoetry.com/The-Winds-of-March...

Jennykenny

App That Changes Photos Into Paintings.

Some time ago I had an app that changed photos into paintings in the style of Picasso etc. Anyone know what it was? Miasma or something similar? Thanks....

Jennykenny

Using Prisma From Previous Photos??

I have no problem using Prisma from photos I have taken using the app, but what about photos I have on my iPad that I took (recently) before I downloaded the app. Is this possible?? Thanks....

Patient103

I Remember Studying A Book For A Level English Literature In The Early 80's. All I Can Remember We Is That The Heroine Was Called Fanny. It Was A Prior Piece. I Think It Involved A Journey And It Was Quite Funny. But I Cannot Remember The The Title????

Can anyone help with the name of the book please?

Vimto

Character In The Dandy Or Beano.

Who was Who was the character in the Dandy or Beano who was always ill and when he went to the cupboard for some medicine and opened the door all the bottles fell out on top of him?

flobadob

Grammar Question

Can someone tell me if this is the correct use of the word 'were' or should it be 'where'? Here are some images we got from a restaurant in London were they will be using our plates and chowder bowls...

Suetheramble

We Are Not United By Our Friends But By Our Enemies

This isn't word for word. I thought it was a Oscar Wilde quote but cannot confirm. Anyone know who said this?

Groupie

Yesterday Was Nation Librarian Day

They kept that quiet.

ImLostAgain

Pronunciation

What is the correct pronunciation of 'gigli' as in the saw?

wolf63

Any Artists Out There ???

I am not artistic in the least, but this competition could be worth entering if only for the nice prize money. https://www.skyartsartistoftheyear.tv/landscape I am not awake yet (understatement of the...

SRenard

What Are Some Interesting Topics To Talk About Related To England/ Usa Culture And Civilization?

What are some topics to talk about related to England/ USA culture and civilization that you would find interesting? There may be something like: a personality, a TV show etc. Please specify the topic...

237SJ

Non Fiction Recommendations

Can anyone recommend any interesting biographies/autobiogs, travelogues etc. Or any other interesting non fiction please as I need to store up some holiday reading.

cassa333

Is 'now' Now An Over Used Word That Often

Adds nothing to a sentence? (See what I did there?) And adding 'now not' makes even less sense. I.e.: 'Is now not the time' Is actually just ... 'Is now the time'. Or even 'is it time'. I am the first...