LITERATURE

Heather Chasen poses for a ‘Mousetrap’ publicity still.

Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’ Is the World’s Longest-Running Play. Now It’s Set to Make Its Broadway Debut

Christie’s murder mystery has run nearly uninterrupted in London’s West End for the past 70 years.

Sci-fi literature and short stories inspired these bright ideas.

11 Scientific Advancements Inspired by Sci-Fi Stories

These sci-fi tales have gone beyond predicting technological advancements to directly inspiring scientific progress, from robotics to rocketry and everything in between.

The 11th tablet of 'The Epic of Gilgamesh.'

10 of the Oldest Pieces of Literature

These pieces of literature—from 'The Epic of Gilgamesh' to what is widely considered the first novel ever written—are some of the oldest in history.

8 Facts About ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover,’ D.H. Lawrence’s Most Scandalous Novel

The story behind the publication of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ is almost as dramatic as the novel itself.

Thomas Hardy and his beloved English countryside.

12 Facts About Author Thomas Hardy

'Tess of the d'Urbervilles' author Thomas Hardy is best known for his novels of rural realism, but he started out as an architect.

Haruki Murakami's love of music is evident throughout his body of work.

7 Haruki Murakami Novels and Short Stories Named for Songs

Music plays a big role in his books, but the references are not always as obvious as they may appear.

Author Jesmyn Ward's 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' won the National Book Award in 2017.

14 National Book Award Winners You Should Read

The National Book Award in Fiction has recognized the best the world of literature has to offer—and we've rounded up some standouts.