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Power aims to control society by manipulating people in different ways. Literature is perhaps one of the power's main instruments. But, how can thought control be achieved through literature? Since power is founded on ideology, the preservation of that ideology can compromise and even ban the literary discourse. In fact, literature has a non-identical relevance according to the historical period. During the communist period, for instance, literature had tremendous power in so

The Novel Prize has been a symbol of great achievement, but what is the history behind how this prestigious award came to be?

This article examines the life and influence of Charles Bukowski.

By the end of the 18th century, many things had begun to change in every aspect such as politics, individual rights and literature. The age of logic started and people began to utilize scientific reasoning to understand the world. Women started to participate in intellectual life thanks to private gathering places. Coffee houses opened and writers, philosophers, politicians had a chance to discuss their ideas. In the field of literature, improvements in printing technology ma