The writer & the sage The meeting of Somerset Maugham with Ramana Maharishi possibly led to the author writing The
Razors Edge. Siddhartha finds out more about the intriguing tale behind the book.
A globe for the bard The greatest tribute to Shakespeare, the new Globe
Theatre in London, was built by an American. Emma Ross tells his story as World Book Day approaches.
By the book April 23rd is a significant day for booklovers and booksellers as this happens to be celebrated as World Book Day this date is reckoned as William Shakespeares birthday.
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