A Man written by a Woman
Melody Neale explores why so many female-written romance novels have recently gone viral and what this says about heterosexual relationships in the modern age.
Fantasy
One final gate: conformity gate and saying goodbye to Stranger Things.
Grace Bailey discusses all things Stranger Things and saying goodbye with one final fan theory...
History and fantasy – the novels of Susanna Clarke
Jane Rance reviews Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novels, exploring their similarities and differences.
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…
Fantasy Friction: racist undertones in the fantasy genre
Isabella Farley explores the fantasy genre and its Eurocentric bias.
Fantasy Frenzy: old literary genre reaching new heights?
While it is agreed upon that all literature is used as a form of escapism, it can undoubtedly be said that the fantasy genre achieves this feat in a way…
Exploring Boresmoor
In this creative piece, Rahul describes the origins and traditions of a fantasy town (Boresmoor) and its beguiling, mysterious landscape.
Review: Going Postal
Karl Omae reviews Ooook! Productions' latest adaptation of Terry Pratchett - 'Going Postal'.
The Magical Ingredient to Postcolonial Literature
Chiara Maurino explores fantasy in post colonial literature through Marquez's '100 years of solitude' and Morrison's 'Beloved'.
Fantasy Worlds in Medieval Romances
An exploration of fantasy worlds in Marie de France's 'Lanval', and 'Sir Orfeo'.