Home The hub of ambitious and accessible commentary, criticism and analysis about literature and the arts. “Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost!“Henry James Searching for an accessible introduction to some of the great novels, plays and poetry? Seeking new, thought-provoking interpretations of works that you already love?Striving simply for content that challenges and inspires the mind?Look no further – the Watchful Scribe offers high-quality, insightful essays that cast new light onto much-read, much-loved literary works. Read some of the Scribe’s favourite pieces so far… "Try to be one of the people on whom nothing is lost!" Henry James' Solution to the Novel Problem What I Would’ve Asked Richard Dawkins Pozzo and Lucky, Control and Chaos: Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' The United States Divided: Founding Myths and George Washington Lord Byron’s Revelry in Impermanence: ‘Lines inscribed upon a cup formed from a skull’ What Does it Mean to be a Karamazov? Dostoevsky and the Human Soul Get in contact with the Watchful Scribe… thewatchfulscribe@gmail.com And find more of my work on social media…