The article ranks John Updike's top books, highlighting his diverse works from debut to later novels, emphasizing themes like religion, sex, family, and American life, with brief descriptions of each book's plot and significance.
A long-held secret about renowned author Cormac McCarthy has been revealed, prompting discussions on how this new information might impact his literary legacy. The disclosure has sparked interest in re-evaluating McCarthy's works and understanding the influence of his personal life on his writing.
Ghent University in Belgium is launching a literature course called "Literature: Taylor's Version" that analyzes the literary merit of Taylor Swift's discography. The course, curated by assistant professor Elly McCausland, will explore Swift's work in relation to canonical literary texts and topics such as literary feminism and ecocriticism. The course is open to all, regardless of their familiarity with Swift's music, and will include assignments such as reflection reports and essays. While this is believed to be the first course of its kind in Europe, several colleges in the United States already offer classes on Swift's lyrics.