Novels

‘The Tale of Genji’ is more than 1,000 years old. What explains its lasting appeal?

Perhaps it was the fact that my daughter was in her final year of high school while I was reading "The Tale of Genji," a 1,300-page tome written more than 1,000 years ago by a lady-in-waiting at the court of a Japanese emperor. But when I reached a pivotal scene, a few lines of poetry nearly undid me.

Swift illegality, slow justice

The swiftness of lawlessness and the slow movement of the state apparatus and justice can be quite astonishing. A prime example is the construction of large, unauthorized buildings that are provocative in nature. These monstrosities are erected during the winter and are nearly completed by summer. We're not talking about discreet or underground structures here.

James Bond’s latest mission to save King’s coronation

Legendary spy James Bond faces a race against time to save King Charles III's upcoming coronation in a new story to be released ahead of the May 6 ceremony, it was revealed on March 31. 

Author, actor and comedian Charlie Higson has been commissioned to write the book, in which Bond has to thwart plans to disrupt the coronation ceremony, according to Ian Fleming Publications.

Turkish lesson given based on TV series in Argentina

Turkish lessons have started to be given in an Argentine university based on Turkish TV series as the productions have broken audience records, especially in Latin America.

As well as millions of dollars in exports, the interest in Turkish TV series all over the world paves the way for the introduction of Türkiye's history and culture to the world,

Bond star Daniel Craig receives same medal as 007

James Bond actor Daniel Craig on Oct. 18 received the same honor held by his fictional character, as he is set to retire from the role.

The 54-year-old British actor who played Bond for the fifth and final time in 2021 film "No Time To Die," was made a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George, a rare honor that author Ian Fleming bestowed on his fictional agent.

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