On this day in 1924 the Czech author Franz Kafka died. Anyone who reads his work is likely to be horrified and strangely, amused. Here is the opening of his famous story The Metamorphosis: “As... Read More
On this day in 1840 the English author and poet Thomas Hardy was born. Hardy qualified as an architect but practiced this profession very little. He is known for his romantic yet realistic portrayals of... Read More
On this day in 1971 American pastor, academic and theologian Reinhold Niebuhr died. Born into a devout German immigrant family, Niebuhr worked in Detroit for many years and was outspoken in his support of workers’... Read More
The genial yet commanding figure of William Dalrymple has been a regular feature of the wonderfully unique Beyond Borders International Festival at Traquair House, Innerleithen... Read More