The making of Sylvia Plath: life behind the poems
Gaia Fanton explores the life behind one of the 20th century's most famous writers.
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The life of Maggie O’Farrell: author of Hamnet
The incredible life story and inspirations for the author behind award-winning novel, Hamnet.
The Resolution of Reading
Gaia Fanton explores the importance of reading in the New Year
Empires of Contrast? Comparing England and Spain’s approaches to the Colonisation of America.
A methodological approach of focus on the intentions or actions of colonisation splits the historiographical debate on this topic. J. H. Elliot focuses on intention and suggests that the complexities…
Feeling Engl-ish: is national identity fading?
In this article, Annabel Clancy examines the current sentiments of national identity in England and Britain.
The power of rhyme
Rhyme is a powerful device within poetry. It impacts the way you read a poem and adds meaning behind the words a poet writes. The rhymes within a poem can…
In case you are thinking of whether you should read…
Janet Cheng explores how reading brings about enlightenment.
The Painted Veil – book vs movie
Janet Cheng compares the movie adaptation and the original novel of the Painted Veil.
How to Dominate your Dissertation and Deadlines
The failsafe strategy to tailor your work process according to your needs, in time for deadlines.
Chekhov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ : An investigation of the value of authentic performance in association with Durham University Classical Theatre.
Why should humanities students see this play? Read on to hear producer Isobel on the virtues of authentically performed Chekhov.