Fertile furrows

Poetry and criticism are forever entwined

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May

The Restoration of Charles II heralded an outstanding era of scientific discovery and a flowering of the Arts for which Britain has, rightly, continued to be famous. Here we suggest who, in the reign of Charles III, is continuing such work today

What questions should today’s writers and artists be asking? Responses from authors at the Hay Festival and the TLS

Wise, world-weary and occasionally cynical, proverbs mirror the human experience and remain remarkably insightful today, discovers Matthew Dennison

Creating character is one of the most fascinating aspects of the writing process, and often the basis for the most intriguing and compelling work. The WM writers responded to the ‘Getting to Know You’