A journey through the novels of Charlotte Brontë
Jane Rance shows how the content and themes of Charlotte Brontë’s novels reflect aspects of her personal life and her growth as a writer.
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From stage to screen – film adaptations of musicals
Jane Rance considers film adaptations of stage musicals, considering the new elements they offer and their varying levels of success.
History and fantasy – the novels of Susanna Clarke
Jane Rance reviews Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novels, exploring their similarities and differences.
The fairy tales that inspired these famous ballets
Jane Rance studies three fairy tales that inspired famous ballet adaptations, examining their similarities and differences.
Aesthetic vs. cost – the true price of hardback books
Jane Rance explores why people continue to buy hardback books in a cost of living crisis.
Nature as a road to recovery – Nora Fingscheidt’s ‘The Outrun’
Jane Rance reviews Nora Fingscheidt’s new film The Outrun, examining its themes of nature, recovery, and community.
The forgotten women of Arthurian legend
Jane Rance discusses the roles of several overlooked female characters from the legends of King Arthur.
Five books to read on the beach
Jane Rance recommends five books that are perfect to read on the beach.
The world of Tove Jansson’s Moomins
Jane Rance explores some of Tove Jansson's most memorable characters from her world of Moomins.
Thomas Hardy: bridging the gap between Victorian and modern literature
Jane Rance discusses Thomas Hardy's novels and poetry, showing how they have features typical of both nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature.