Around the World in Eighty Days An encyclopedic overview of Jules Verne's 1873 adventure novel, its plot, principal characters, themes, publication context and its long cultural legacy, including adaptations.
Astrid Lindgren: Swedish Children's Author and Cultural Icon Astrid Lindgren Astrid Lindgren (1907–2002) was a Swedish author best known for Pippi Longstocking. Her books, characters, and themes reshaped children's literature worldwide and inspired adaptati…
Beauty and the Beast: origins, versions, and cultural influence Beauty and the Beast Comprehensive overview of the folktale 'Beauty and the Beast': plot, major written versions, themes of transformation and love, and notable adaptations across film, theatre and tel…
Billy Budd (opera) An encyclopedia entry on Benjamin Britten's opera Billy Budd: origins, libretto, music, characters, performance history, revisions and notable performers.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel about Charlie Bucket, Willy Wonka and the golden tickets; known for its inventive fantasy, dark humor, moral lessons and multiple screen and stag…
