Oscar Wilde begins his prison meditation, De Profundis, with an aphorism, not the light and witty kind for which his plays are famous, but one which resonates with bleak experience: "Suffering is one ...

A ballad is a type of poem that was traditionally set to music. The word ‘ballad’ comes from the Latin ‘ballare’ which means to dance – it’s also where the word ‘ballet’ comes from. One sunny day, not ...

Food and poetry, seemingly distinct, share a profound connection in their capacity to nourish the soul. Both are expressions of creativity and culture, invoking emotions and memories. Poetry weaves ...

Poetry and food are both forms of creative expression that can evoke emotions, memories, and sensory experiences. Just as a chef combines ingredients to create a delicious dish, a poet combines words ...