Articles By Mouloud Benzadi
The Future of Literary Award Competitions: Why AI Should Replace Human Judges
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Wednesday 6 November 2024 - Genre: Opinion
Literary awards often spark controversy due to their subjectivity. The decisions reflect the tastes of a small panel of judges, who can be influenced by their cultural backgrounds, personal experience...
Recent Right-Wing Riots
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Thursday 12 September 2024 - Genre: Opinion
This summer, Britain, a nation renowned for its diversity, inclusiveness, and democratic values, has been rocked by far-right anti-immigrant riots that contradict the country’s image as an open,...
Club Pret’s New £5 Subscription: Customers Could End Up Paying Over £300 a Month!
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Wednesday 28 August 2024 - Genre: Opinion
German-owned British multinational sandwich and coffee shop franchise chain, Pret a Manger, has announced that it is discontinuing its "too-good-to-be-true" free drinks perk and food discoun...
Knife by Salman Rushdie: A Journey of Resilience and Hope Amidst Extremism
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Thursday 8 August 2024 - Genre: Book Reviews
In his latest work, The Knife: Reflections on an Attempted Murder, celebrated British author Salman Rushdie takes an unconventional approach to the memoir genre. Rather than easing readers in with per...
Once Upon a Time in Makkah: A Remarkable Journey of Perseverance and Success
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Monday 8 July 2024 - Genre: Book Reviews
Saleh Kamel, a renowned Saudi businessman who passed away in 2020, has left behind a fascinating legacy of wealth creation. Despite his humble beginnings, he succeeded in building a multi-billion doll...
How Computers Learned to Write: Literary Theory for Robots
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Sunday 16 June 2024 - Genre: Book Reviews
“How Computers Learned to Write: Literary Theory for Robots” A Comprehensive Overview of AI Concept and History In just under 200 pages, Dennis Yi Tenen delivers an impressively comp...
The Timeless Popularity of 'The Prophet' by Khalil Gibran: What Sets It Apart?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Tuesday 16 April 2024 - Genre: Literary Studies
BBC once referred to it as the "Bible of the counterculture," emphasizing its status as a timeless classic. "The Prophet" by Arab Diaspora poet Gibran Khalil Gibran was first publi...
Questioning Johannes Kepler's defence and the Fairness of Katharina Kepler's Trial
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 6 April 2024 - Genre: Book Reviews
During the intense period of witch-hunting in Europe, numerous women faced trials and executions. One such woman was Katharina Kepler, the mother of the renowned astronomer Johannes Kepler. In August...
Why Do Arabic Books Struggle to Sell in the West?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 2 March 2024 - Genre: Opinion
The Book Fair is a significant event in the literary world, uniting publishers, authors, agents, and enthusiastic readers to celebrate the power of the written word. As the 2024 edition of The London...
Reflecting on George Orwell’s Literary Legacy and Cultural Impact
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 27 January 2024 - Genre: Literary Studies
On January 21, 1950, the BBC Home Service news bulletin announced the death of George Orwell at the age of 46. Orwell, the acclaimed author of "Animal Farm" and "1984," has left an...
Chaucer’s ‘The Merchant’s Tale’: Unveiling the Harsh Realities of Matrimony
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Thursday 4 January 2024 - Genre: Literary Studies
In Geoffrey Chaucer's renowned work, "The Merchant's Tale," the theme of self-deception assumes a central role. Through the character of January, a Knight from the town of Pavia in L...
Jon Fosse’s Melancholy I-II: An Introspective Journey into the Human Psyche
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Monday 18 December 2023 - Genre: Literary Studies
Jon Fosse, a renowned Norwegian playwright, draws inspiration from a 19th-century landscape painter, capturing readers' interest as they discover that the story centers around a genuine individual...
The Role of Literature in Times of Crisis
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Sunday 19 November 2023 - Genre: Opinion
Salman Rushdie, the acclaimed British-American writer of Indian descent, recently made a highly anticipated appearance at the Frankfurt Book Fair amidst stringent security measures following the stabb...
Jon Fosse’s Nobel Prize: A Landmark Moment for Norwegian Literature
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 28 October 2023 - Genre: Opinion
On Thursday, October 5th, 2023, at 12:00 pm, an eagerly awaited announcement revealed that the renowned Norwegian playwright and author, Jon Fosse, had been awarded the illustrious Nobel Prize in Lite...
Agatha Christie: The Reigning Queen of the Literary World
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Sunday 15 October 2023 - Genre: Literary Studies
In the world of literature, there are few names that create as much mystery and intrigue as Agatha Christie. Known as the queen of crime fiction, Christie's imaginative storytelling has enthralled...
Mouloud Benzadi: Arab writers excel at winning literary awards, but are unable to achieve global recognition
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Friday 22 September 2023 - Genre: Interviews
Mouloud Benzadi, a British Algerian novelist, essayist, linguist, translator, critic, and researcher, is a prominent figure in Arab cultural diaspora. With roots in Algeria and a spirit influenced by...
How Harry Potter Transformed J.K. Rowling into a Billionaire Author
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Wednesday 6 September 2023 - Genre: Opinion
In 1997, J.K. Rowling unveiled a young wizard named Harry Potter to the world, unknowingly setting off a literary sensation that would captivate readers for years to come. With her seven enchanting bo...
What Does Jane Austen Teach Us About Relationships?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Friday 21 July 2023 - Genre: Literary Studies
Jane Austen, one of the most celebrated English novelists of the 19th century, is known for her insightful portrayals of relationships in her works. Her novels offer valuable lessons and perspectives...
Why Is William Shakespeare Considered The World's Favorite Writer?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Monday 10 July 2023 - Genre: Literary Studies
Shakespeare's enduring popularity can be attributed to his significant contributions to the English language, his unmatched literary achievements, and his ability to transcend cultural boundaries....
On the 138th Anniversary of Death of Victor Hugo: Why is Hugo still popular?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 3 June 2023 - Genre: Opinion
Victor Hugo continues to be popular today not because of his multivolume works, which people may never have time or patience to read, but rather because of his unique experiences, his political activi...
Who among the writers of our time will be read and quoted in 2123?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Saturday 22 April 2023 - Genre: Opinion
History teaches us that Literary Book Awards have always been the quickest and easiest way to achieve global fame. They have helped countless authors to shoot to stardom. But this fame usually fades a...
Prince Harry’s Controversial Book ‘Spare’ Is Fastest-selling Memoir
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Wednesday 22 February 2023 - Genre: Book Reviews
It seems ironic that while they continue their pleas for privacy, Prince Harry ‘breaches’ Royal Family’s privacy in his Bombshell memoir. That can undermine his own future right to p...
Can language be a bridge for peace in the Middle East?
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Friday 20 January 2023 - Genre: Languages
In our long history, both war and diplomacy have proven insufficient to create peace for our planet. It is now time to search for alternatives, and there is no doubt that a common language and global...
Traditional Publishing Is A Dying Industry! Here’s Why
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Sunday 25 September 2022 - Genre: Writers Resources
For years, traditional publishing houses have dominated the publishing industry. However, with new competitors like Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Smashwords and Kobo Writing Life, coming into the market, t...
Row over blasphemous British epic historical drama The Lady Of Heaven
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Monday 15 August 2022 - Genre: Arts and Entertainment
Is the ban on British epic The Lady Of Heaven Justified? A long-awaited British-made film has been banned by leading UK cinema chain Cineworld following protests from Muslim groups slamming it as &...
French influence on the English language under the Norman occupation
By: Mouloud Benzadi on: Sunday 10 July 2022 - Genre: Languages
Languages, inevitably, change over time. New words are borrowed or invented, the old meanings of words shift, and pronunciation evolves. The English language is no exception. The migration patterns o...
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