The Resurgence of Book Bans in the US
An exploration of what a book ban is, what books are restricted in the US and a conversation of wider censorship of literature.
Literature
The making of Sylvia Plath: life behind the poems
Gaia Fanton explores the life behind one of the 20th century's most famous writers.
Fumbling heights: lust lost in translation
Grace Bailey reviews Emerald Fennell's recent adaptation of Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights' and it's fascination with modern lust, selling sex over gothic sensuality.
The Literary Origins of Valentine’s Day: Chaucer’s ‘Parliament of Fowls’
Autumn Huxtable explores the literary origins of Valentine's Day in Chaucer's 'Parliament of Fowls' and how it has shifted meaning to a day celebrating love.
The life of Maggie O’Farrell: author of Hamnet
The incredible life story and inspirations for the author behind award-winning novel, Hamnet.
Read Against the Machine: Galatea 2.2 and AI “Human” Thought
Richard Power’s novel Galatea 2.2 follows a journey into the construction of artificial intelligence to replicate literary criticism. Autumn Huxtable explores how the novel highlights the uniqueness of human thought…
The Resolution of Reading
Gaia Fanton explores the importance of reading in the New Year
10 books to read over the winter break
Autumn Huxtable recommends 10 books are perfect for winter that could be your next favourite.
From page to screen: How does Del Toro reimagine the classic monster?
Gaia Fanton discusses a recent film adaptation of Frankenstein.
Dracula: Inspirations behind the Gothic sensation
Bella Farley explores the Eastern European landscapes, folklore and history that Bram Stoker drew from in his crafting of the seminal Gothic text, Dracula.