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Stop asking writers if they used AI. Just ask them how much

A humble suggestion for a new way, a new spectrum, to think about how writing is really put together: a scale of 0 to 5.

Fortune · Sep 29

Quote of the Day by French novelist Alexandre Dumas: ‘Life is a storm, my young friend. You will bask in the sunlight one moment, be shattered on the rocks the next. What makes you a man is…’

Alexandre Dumas' quote highlights life's unpredictable nature. We face storms, and our response defines us. Resilience is key to navigating hardship and rebuilding. Good and difficult times are both part of human experience. Dumas' enduring stories teach timeless lessons about survival.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

10 best commuter books, chosen by TikTok literary critic Jack Edwards

Known as the internet’s resident librarian, Jack Edwards reveals his top 10 reads for the train

Evening Standard · Aug 11

Dutch skeleton discovery could be the real remains of French muskeeter d'Artagnan

The Gascon nobleman was the inspiration for Alexandre Dumas' 19th-century hero in "The Three Muskateers", a character who is now known the world over thanks to the novel and its many film adaptations.

Euronews · Mar 26

Skeleton of Three Musketeers hero d’Artagnan may have been found buried under church

Scientists testing bones in Maastricht suspected to be those of real-life 17th-century spy

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Skeleton of Three Musketeers hero d’Artagnan may have been found

Archaeologists believe remains found in Maastricht, Netherlands, may be of soldier who inspired novel character

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25

The macabre imagination and erratic life of the man behind Christmas story The Nutcracker

It’s that time of year when our favourite Christmas stories reemerge to dominate the stage and screen. Prominent among them is The Nutcracker, a classic 19th-century tale that has been adapted in a variety of forms, but is best known as Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet.

The Conversation · Dec 21, 2025

The Count of Monte Cristo review – you’ll have to pause every 45 seconds to shake your head at its daftness

Jeremy Irons and Sam Claflin star in this extraordinary adaptation of Alexandre Dumas’ ludicrous 1844 novel. It’s full of howlers, wooden acting and terrible dialogue, but at points it’s so bad it’s fun

The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2025

The Count of Monte Cristo: release date, cast, plot, interview and everything you need to know

The Count of Monte Cristo is a new period drama adaptation starring Sam Claflin and Jeremy Irons.

WhatToWatch · Aug 2, 2025

Sam Claflin on ignoring The Count of Monte Cristo director's strict instructions

Sam Claflin on starring in an eight-part adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic tale of revenge and why he didn't listen to the director!

WhatToWatch · Jul 31, 2025