Biographies have always been controversial. On his deathbed, the novelist Henry James told his nephew that his “sole wish” was to “frustrate as utterly as possible the postmortem exploiter” by ...

There’s an age-old saying which goes, “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.” In effect, it’s a reminder to always be empathetic and understand that an individual’s experiences and ...

Literary “It-girls” and their complicated legacies. Candid reflections on lives fractured by devastating injuries. Art world excess. And a deep dive into what it truly means to be a sociopath. This ...

Metro FM presenter, musician and author ProVerb has added a prestigious literary accolade to his list of achievements after his memoir, 'The Book of ProVerb', won Best Biography Book at the 2025 SA ...

1. James Pope-Hennessy’s brief, as Queen Mary’s official biographer, was to write a formal account of the queen’s good works—a form of royal propaganda. Alan Lascelles, King George VI’s private ...

There’s an age-old saying which goes, “Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes.” In effect, it’s a reminder to always be empathetic and understand that an individual’s experiences and ...