Tag: Literature
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Corporeal Metaphor and the Imagery of Bulls in Shi Tiesheng’s Roses in Summer and My Faraway Qingping Bay
Shi Tiesheng’s works vividly depict the struggles of disabled individuals within a discriminatory society. Peiqi Ann considers imagery of powerful bulls to explore themes of loss, identity, and societal worth associated with corporeal integrity.
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Book Review: A Brief History of The Dynasties of China by Bamber Gascoigne
Bamber Gascoigne’s “A Brief History of The Dynasties of China” offers an engaging, concise introduction to Chinese history, covering key themes from ancient times to 1912. Harry Child brings closer attention to this text in his review.
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Examining the theory that Lewis Carroll was Jack the Ripper
Kayla Greer examines the theory that Lewis Caroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, was notorious murderer Jack the Ripper.
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Whitewashing the Moors: How Casting Choices Reveal Our Discomfort With Literary Otherness
Kayla Greer examines the controversial casting of Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s upcoming adaptation of Wuthering Heights, and how this prioritises marketability over Emily Brontë’s original portrayal of the character as racially ambiguous.
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Catullus and The Poetae Novi: Revolutionary Sentimentalism
Emilio Luppino explores how the Neoteric poets revolutionized Roman poetry by shifting its focus from grand political themes to personal expression and refined aesthetics.
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The Undisputable Magic of Lighthouses and Lighthouse Keepers
Darcy Gresham reflects on childhood dreams of becoming a lighthouse keeper, exploring lighthouses’ historical significance and evolution, despite modern automation making the role obsolete.
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A Colonial Reading of Bram Stoker’s Dracula
Bram Stoker’s novel is widely known as one of the most seminal pieces of vampire literature. Kate Phillips draws our attention to the colonial undertones of the story and how this is configured through the shadowy figure of Dracula himself.
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Satirising the Honour System: The Tale of Mac Da Thó’s Pig
Jazmine Chambers explores The Tale of Mac Da Thó’s Pig, a satirical take on the honour system in early Irish literature.
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