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Poetry sales are expected to reach record highs this year, with experts suggesting it serves as a necessary language for times of violence and chaos. From ancient epics to modern conflicts, poetry fills the void when ordinary communication falls short.
Charlotte Higgins shares her experiences working at Vogue in the 1990s, describing it as 'preposterous fun' and reflecting on the glossy magazine industry.
Christopher Nolan's new film, 'Odyssey,' is breaking records and generating significant public interest, leading to increased demand for Homer's epic poem in bookstores. The film has also sparked debate, with figures like Elon Musk suggesting a more 'historically accurate' version by Mel Gibson.
The Venice Biennale opened with significant protests against Israel and Russia, leading to some pavilion closures and clashes, while various national pavilions also presented their exhibitions.
Charlotte Higgins shares reflections on her experiences reporting from Ukraine's front line, noting that facts alone do not always convey the full story of loss, resilience, and mundanity.
Encounters with great art can be absorbing, unsettling and even painful. How has this been tamed into mere ‘reading for pleasure’? It is the UK’s National Year of Reading.