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

Thomas Hardy: bridging the gap between Victorian and modern literature

The Tortured Poets Department: A love letter to readers everywhere

‘Soul’s therapy’: the confessional poets and mental health

To the Percy Jackson series: a (nuanced) love letter (Part I)

The phenomenon of #BookTok

Literary genres: Necessary or restrictive?

Dissolving the boundaries of friendship: Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels