Jane Austen wrote six novels. Here's how we rank them As Jane Austen turns 250, a definitive ranking of her novels and why the true power of Austen is still to be found in her written work Books • 31 Jul
Jane Austen wrote six novels. Here's how we rank them As Jane Austen turns 250, a definitive ranking of her novels and why the true power of Austen is still to be found in her written work Books • 31 Jul
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
How Taylor Swift's literary references plot her path as an artist The pop star's references to books and classic literature allows us to see her self-awareness and growth as an artist Taylor Swift • 08 Sep 23
Why are politicians so fond of quoting Seamus Heaney? It's not a political speech worth mentioning unless you've dug out a line or two from Heaney to add some gravitas to the occasion Seamus Heaney • 30 Aug 23
Why are politicians so fond of quoting Seamus Heaney? It's not a political speech worth mentioning unless you've dug out a line or two from Heaney to add some gravitas to the occasion Seamus Heaney • 30 Aug 23
The lure of the sea during lockdown Lockdown has caused many to rediscover the joy of the sea with many of the activities we associate with it either beginning or gaining popularity in the nineteenth century. Sea Swimming • 14 Apr 21
The lure of the sea during lockdown Lockdown has caused many to rediscover the joy of the sea with many of the activities we associate with it either beginning or gaining popularity in the nineteenth century. Sea Swimming • 14 Apr 21
Why are we turning to poetry in the middle of a pandemic? Poetry is a reminder of the beauty of life, especially at times of grief and upheaval Poetry • 31 Mar 20
Why are we turning to poetry in the middle of a pandemic? Poetry is a reminder of the beauty of life, especially at times of grief and upheaval Poetry • 31 Mar 20
