The Ghost of a Chance
Megumi Chou explores the controversy surrounding the phenomenon of ghostwriting.
Literature
A Burns’ Night Celebration
Sam Nicholls examines the enduring appeal of Scotland’s favourite poet: Robert Burns.
‘The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.’
Thomas Rooney gives us an introduction to the MA by Research in English and his chosen topic: David Foster Wallace.
‘To Define is to Limit’
Vicky Penn explores the dark underworld of nineteenth century literature.
This is The End
Ellie Scorah asks: just what do we want from the ending of a book?
The Beauty and the Beast
Lydia Cronin investigates the history of this famous fairytale.
All Is Not Quite As It Seems
is there such a thing as the perfect hero?
The Good Character Paradox
Lisa Font explains why literary villains are often far more appealing than the heroes.
Interview: Catherine Wilcox
Yasser Nasser has a chat with Catherine Wilcox about her new novel, Acts and Omissions.
It’s Christmas Time…
Vicky Jessop explores the Christmas literature on offer and recommends some festive reading!