Celebrating the Fauxscars: Why the 2020 Emma Outshines the 1996 Adaptation

By Hannah White It often feels like today is mirroring the Austen craze of the 90s. Historical or period dramas like Bridgerton and The Great are dominating streaming services. Netflix…
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Before the wind picks up: Sardinia, D.H. Lawrence and the epic of American folk song
By Umberto Veronesi A few summers ago, I embarked on a road trip down the west coast of Sardinia, the Italian island known for its wonderful seaside destinations, white Caribbean-like…
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7 Great Poetry Books to Read this Poetry Month
By Hannah White National Poetry Month is here! To celebrate this beautiful and distinct literary form I’ve put together a list of some of my favorite poetry books and anthologies…
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Sojourn in Scotland
By Meryl Baer I rest my head on the back of an American Airlines middle seat. Squished on the left by my husband and the right by an unknown man,…
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Gaudi’s dreamlike oddity: Sagrada Familia
By Tejas Yadav The 25€ entry ticket (with audio-guide) was a strong deterrent — that’s more than you would pay to enter the Louvre museum. Pervasive hype was another; I…
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10 Great Books Written by BIPOC Women
By Hannah White March is Women’s History Month. Though we celebrate the great literary achievements made by women year-round here at Literary Traveler, I’ve curated a list of books written…
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Literary nostalgia & Georgian splendour in Bath
By Rhea C Dhanbhoora Bathed in gold and rich with history, this pedestrian-friendly city in Somerset, a UNESCO World Heritage Site tucked away in the valley of the River Avon,…
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Madurai: The Athens of the East
By Narayanamoorthy Nanditha Here is a map. Take it. I give it to you so we can explore together, the city of Madurai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu…
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Broadening Horizons: How books and travel help our children
By Kristy Taylor When I was twelve, my parents took our family of seven to the small Indian Ocean island of La Réunion to visit my grandparents. While there, my…
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7 Great Works of Literature Set in Ireland
By Hannah White St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. To celebrate Irish history, I’ve curated a list of 7 great works of literature set in Ireland to read this March…
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