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YOUR VIEWS: As Emerald Fennell’s hotly anticipated Wuthering Heights adaptation arrives this week, our community said the novel is meant to unsettle rather than seduce – and that its cruelty, complexity and discomfort are precisely what make it one of the greatest works of fiction ever written

The radical young poet’s backhanded tribute to the older writer is a stern judgment on his lapsed political idealism

At the country’s more than 100 literary gatherings, books are promoted with great fanfare, but spectacle takes pride of place

The acting is absolutely excellent, but the script isn’t great. This show lacks the dread of William Golding’s novel

We asked five romance writers for creative and sweet ways to celebrate whether you’re single, partnered or anything in between

Brandon Sanderson signs on

Japanese company Chiten abandon naturalism for rhythmic dialogue and highly stylised movements – but there is much invention to admire

Shashi Tharoor captivated Dubai at the Emirates Literature Festival, sharing insights on language's power to shape thought and culture. His "Wonderland of Words" session, blending humour and anecdotes, highlighted linguistic connections and the importance of clear communication. Tharoor also stressed lifelong reading for children and cautioned against over-reliance on AI…

Alcohol consumption is declining in France, but in a country where wine in particular is linked to sociability and national identity, drinking less or going teetotal can feel like a political statement.