STEVEN J SCOTT
A blog for avid readers, writers, literature lovers and all erudites
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6/26/2026 5:28:47 PM
Today in literature
- ✒ 156 years ago, on: 26-06-1870 Valkyrie by Richard Wagner premieres in Munich, featuring "Ride of the Valkyries"
- ✒ 29 years ago, on: 26-06-1997 Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone (J. K. Rowling) is published
Today in British history
- ⚜ 543 years ago, on: 26-06-1483 King Richard III reign starts
- ⚜ 196 years ago, on: 26-06-1830 King George IV dies aged 67 (ruled for 10 years). King William IV reign starts
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.