My article addresses the qualities of “good” literature and how an understanding of the nature of literary devices, so-called “literariness”, can enhance the reading experience. Focusing on Hans Rosling’s Factfulness (2018), I discuss some of the most important features of good writing. Six literary devices have been selected for special attention: point of view, tone, amplification, anecdotes,...

Stein Vollset and colleagues forecasted that population increase in sub-Saharan Africa will continue until 2100. Consequently, three of the region's countries join Nigeria among ten most populous globally: DR Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania.1Vollset SE Goren E Yuan C-W et al.Fertility, mortality, migration, scenarios for 195 territories from 2017 to 2100: a forecasting analysis Global Burden Disease ...