10 books to read over the winter break
Autumn Huxtable recommends 10 books are perfect for winter that could be your next favourite.
Literature
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.
Mulan: the national heroine
It is often argued that interpreting a tale’s adaptation requires an analysis of “not only of the tale itself, but also of the motives and values of those responsible for…
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.
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.
Speaking in Tongues
I lifted my eyes and looked out of the window at the snow falling from the dark sky, the snow silently covers the sidewalks, the cars, the roofs of houses…
Quiet heroism in Claire Keegan’s Small Things Like These
A reflection on Claire Keegan’s poignant exploration of the human condition through the lens of a hardworking coal merchant.
Six Crimson Cranes: an attempted fusion of cultures & fairy tales
Once upon a time, a princess, pampered and raised in the lap of luxury since birth, is exiled from her kingdom when her wicked stepmother transforms her six loving brothers…