It's not called 'Essential' for nothing! Five acclaimed masterpieces from French auteur, Jacques Becker form this stunning collection. A perfect treat for any classic film fan. Available from bit.ly/BeckerCollection | Vintage Classics | Facebook

Alexandre Arditti: Breaking #Stereotypes, Bridging Cultures Through Literature During a recent #Sino-French literary exchange, French writer Alexandre Arditti reflected on the profound insights that emerged from his conversations with contemporary Chinese authors. Arditti emphasized that while #East and #West may come from distinct cultural frameworks, the dialogue revealed a deeper truth: many of the core concerns, questions, and challenges faced by writers and societies are surprisingly simila

Frédéric Vissense: #ChineseLiterature Reveals a Shared Global Narrative At a recent literary exchange, French writer and commentator Frédéric Vissense expressed his admiration for the growing resonance between contemporary Chinese literature and global audiences, particularly in #France. Vissense noted that themes explored by Chinese authors—ranging from personal identity to societal challenges—mirror experiences familiar to #Europeanreaders. “What stood out was not the cultural distance, but th

86K views · 267 reactions | GCSE pupils taking English literature exams next year will not be required to study poetry, the exams regulator has announced. Poet and writer, Benjamin Zephaniah says the English language would be "boring" without the creativity of poetry. Get more on this story here: https://trib.al/RZ9RvHQ | Sky News | Facebook