STEVEN J SCOTT
A blog for avid readers, writers, literature lovers and all erudites
Nihil sine deo
6/4/2026 5:25:56 PM
Today in literature
Today in British history
- ⚜ 780 years ago, on: 04-06-1246 Isabella of Angouleme, wife of King John dies
- ⚜ 632 years ago, on: 04-06-1394 Mary de Bohun, first wife of Henry IV, and mother of future king Henry V, dies aged 26
- ⚜ 288 years ago, on: 04-06-1738 King George III was born, grandson of King George II (son of Frederick, Prince of Wales)
Writers through centuries
Some of the greatest writers through the centuries, and their grandiose work that shaped our lives, minds, and intellect.
Erudite
A section that combines literature and their authors with other fine arts, classical music, painting or architecture.
British world
A small tribute to the country that excelled in so many fields and gave us the true “lingua franca”: English. British world
Book reviews
Literature book reviews in light of current times can teach us more than just the story of the book itself. It applied then; it applies now.