The Controversial Burning of Lord Byron’s Diaries
On May 17th, 1824, six of Lord Byron’s friends, including his literary executor John Murray, burnt his diaries and memoirs at Murray's office in London. Described by some as “the…
Roget’s Thesaurus: Revolutionizing Linguistic Organization and Communication
1852: The first edition of "Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases" was published on April 29, 1852. Created by Peter Roget, the thesaurus was developed as a comprehensive classification…
“The Great Gatsby”: A Profound Examination of the American Dream and the Excesses of the Jazz Age
1925: On 10th April 1925, Charles Scribner's Sons published "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, the novel provides a critical examination…
1922: Publication of “Ulysses” by James Joyce
1922: Publication of “Ulysses” by James Joyce James Joyce's "Ulysses," a landmark novel in modernist literature, was published on February 2, 1922. The novel, which chronicles the peripatetic appointments and…
Publication of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” (1845)
Publication of Edgar Allan Poe's “The Raven” (1845): Edgar Allan Poe's famous poem “The Raven” was first published on January 29, 1845. Known for its melodic and dramatic qualities, “The…
The Publication of Don Quixote (1605): A Landmark in Western Literature
Publication of Don Quixote (1605): "Don Quixote," written by Miguel de Cervantes, was published on January 16, 1605. This seminal work of Western literature is considered one of the first…
James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’ Court Case (1933)
James Joyce's 'Ulysses' Court Case (1933): On December 6, 1933, a significant legal victory for literary freedom occurred when the U.S. District Court ruled in favor of James Joyce's novel…