Why Has Contemporary Literature Undertaken a Neoclassical Revolution?
Contemporary literature has undergone a surprising change in the recent decade, with more and more Ancient Greek and Roman narratives...
Literature
“Sugoi desu ne” – Abroad in Japan Review
Chris Broad, otherwise known through his YouTube channel Abroad in Japan, is a self-confessed “British Guy making videos in Japan....
Granta’s Next Best Young Novelists
The 2023 Best of Young British Novelists list has just been announced, showcasing a fresh crop of literary talent deemed...
Review: ‘Lord of the Flies’ at Leeds Playhouse
A brilliant new production of Lord of the Flies weaves together electrifying suspense, intense emotions and blood-curdling horror in a...
The Desecration of Dahl: Why we shouldn’t appropriate old literature
Roald Dahl was my first introduction to literature. His easy-to-read novels ignited a love for words that has carried through...
What are we to do with Prince Harry’s ‘Spare’?
Prince Harry's new book, Spare, has generated a great deal of attention since its release and has been dubbed by...
Seasonal Book Recommendations
When the weather turns cold, there’s nothing better than curling up on the sofa with a good book. So, these...
Is ‘It Starts With Us’ the ‘lighter’ experience Colleen Hoover promised?
Colleen Hoover’s brand new novel It Starts with Us is here. In creating a sequel to her #1 New York...
Mary Beard delivers Alice Bacon Lecture
The annual Alice Bacon lecture, celebrating the achievements of inspiring women, resumed post-covid at the University of Leeds this autumn....
Review: Emily
In many ways, the eponymous Emily from Frances O’Connor’s recent film about the Wuthering Heights Brontё feels like a profoundly...
