The Odyssey: ‘An Epic Poem of Epic Proportion’
Sophie Young takes us through the popularity and cultural phenomena of the ‘epic’ and the classic Greek tale The Odyssey and its feminist retellings.
Browsing: Literature
“Charmingly Funny and Remarkably Moving” – A Review of Tom Allen’s No Shame
Classic Culture Olivia Dellar introduces you to your brand new favourite comic.
A hilarious whodunnit full of plot twists: A Review of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman, known for his prime-time quiz shows, has delved into the world of whodunnit crime novels – Becky Davies tells us more.
Neil Gaiman: Fantasy for the New Generation
Neil Gaiman? Haven’t heard of him, where have you been the past 30 years?
Spooky Season: Our Favourite Ghost and Folklore Tales
As we come to the end of spooky season, some of our writers talk everything spooky and ghostly.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Lecturer’s Daughter to African Literature Leading Lady
Kay Miller takes us through the life and career of African Writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and shows her for the queen she is.
Who is the Reigning King of Fantasy?: Middle Earth or Marvellous Medicine?
Some of our writers and committee members talk about their favourite fantasy writers and why they’re the ultimate fantasy creator.
In Defence of Fantasy: Childsplay or of the Superior?
Emily Dennis defends the most celebrated genre of all time and explains how it unites the masses.
Review: Philip Pullman, Serpentine – ‘A crucial, brief part of Lyra’s narrative, but oh so lovely’
Classic Culture editor Olivia Dellar shares thoughts on one of the most loved fantasy authors new, unexpected novellas.
Literature vs. Adaptation: Middlemarch, ‘Honest Representation of Human Nature’
Kay Miller sings praise for BBC adaptation of Middlemarch, which blurs the lines between adaptations and original.
Literature Vs. Adaptation – The Handmaids Tale, ‘Blessed Be Our Screens’
The Handmaid’s Tale thrived when it hit our screens, Sophie Young compares the novel and TV adaptation.
Southampton and Hampshire Literary Heritage
Our beloved city Southampton has many ties to international renowned writers who created the foundation for literature, through their classic novels and poems. Some of our writers look at their favourites.
Social Media Poetry: Fast Food Poetry, a Suggestion of Poetical Language
Social Media poetry, poetry or a trend? Callum Holgate creates the term ‘Fast Food Poetry’ and the lack of meaning it provides.
Review: Lana Del Rey – ‘Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass’, A Masterpiece of Kaleidoscopic Thoughts.
It’s here. Violet Bent Backwards Over The Grass is here in hardback, audiobook, vinyl and cassette glory.