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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bainbrig

Jerome Or Grosssmith

Trying to nail a quote from one of the above (I’m fairly sure). A bore had trapped some friends in a railway compartment, and when he finally finishes his interminable story, says “But I could...

naomi24

What Books Were You Given For Christmas …

… have you read any of them yet - and are there any you would recommend? I got : ‘Sapiens’ – A brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari ‘Mythos’ The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen...

Patsy33

Famous Singers Photos Years Apart..

Scroll down a bit to see all photos. Fascinating! Sorry about advert. https://www.facebook.com/tradepricecars/...

iansterling

Artist From Alfreton, Paints In Squares

Artist from Alfreton, Derbyshire paints in squares,...

fatema

Do You Think These Tips Are Really Helpful If You Are Single On Valentine's Day?

https://www.clothingric.com/blog/things-to-do-on-valentines-day-if-you-are-single.html...

goldeneye12

When Was The Poem Myfanwy, By John Betjeman Written?

when was the poem Myfanwy, by john Betjeman written?

Theland

James Bulger Murder Film.

https://www.change.org/p/the-oscars-stop-the-james-bulger-movie-from-being-shown-and-taken-off-the-oscars-short-list Please sign the petition....

choux

I Know That Art Is Subjective ...

... but are you surprised that Doreen Fletcher who started painting scenes of East End London in 1983 but gave up in 2004 after being discouraged by a lack of recognition?...

Anat

Roman Twin's Uncle, American Storyteller

Remus is Roman twin, but what does 'uncle, American storyteller' indicate?

KARL

Old Beatles

I wonder if anyone saw the painting that suggested how the four Beatles would look, probably by now, i.e. aged, and knows where an image can be found. I thought it might have been a Norman Rockwell...