The Canadian Press on MSN4 个月
Biography of 18th century poet Phillis Wheatley is winner of George Washington Prize
NEW YORK (AP) — The author of a new biography of Phillis Wheatley, one of the country's first major poets, has received a $50,000 history award. David Waldstreicher's “The Odyssey of Phillis ...
PA Media on MSN3 个月
Legacy of poet who inspired Robert Burns to be celebrated
The legacy of an 18th century poet said to have inspired Robert Burns and known for his famous poem about “Auld Reikie” is to ...
BBC3 年
Big Burns Supper
Arguably Scotland's most famous son, Robert “Rabbie” Burns was an 18th – century poet and songwriter who is still much-loved today. Even if you’re not familiar with his work, chances are ...
Crafting a Haggis for American Tastes (and Import Restrictions)
Macsween, a popular maker of the distinctive Scottish dish, has developed a recipe for the U.S. market that swaps sheep lung for lamb heart as a main ingredient.
The Jerusalem Post Blogs1 年
Veteran pop-folk artist Shem-Tov Levi takes on 18th-century Italian poet
draws on the writings of 18th century Italian rabbi, kabbalist, philosopher, and poet Moshe Haim Luzzatto – aka the Ramchal. Levi brings the curtain down on the four day event, at the Yellow ...