A man’s a man for a’ that
Robert Burns, Scotland’s National Bard, featured on a USSR Post commemorative postage stamp
Burns Night
Scots the world over celebrate the life of their National Bard, Robert Burns, on 25 January – the anniversary of his birth in 1759.
10th Berlin International Literature Festival 2010
Visit the 10th International Literature Festival in Berlin – the focus this year is on eastern Europe.
British Expat Newsletter:
13 August 2009
This week: Samuel Pepys – and the whole business of keeping a personal journal.
Arise, Sir Pterry!
We were delighted to hear that Terry Pratchett was given a knighthood in the 2009 New Year Honours for services to literature – a great way…
British Expat Newsletter:
23 July 2008
This week: Thud! Kay and Dave pay tribute to a favourite author: Sir Terry Pratchett.