Revisiting Classic Literature: Is it Still Relevant to Contemporary Readers?
Grace Challinor discusses whether the classics still appeal to contemporary readers.
Browsing: Jane Austen
Why Alice Oseman’s Nick and Charlie are Becoming Classic Literary Lovers
Grace Challinor explores Heartstopper’s Nick and Charlie as 21st century literary lovers.
She’s Not My Type: The Use of Female Stock Characters
While there are plenty of persistent male characterizations, the use of stock character-types for female characters has a far greater link to continued stereotypes and limited representation of women in-depth.
“Shades of Auburn Amber”: My Autumn Reading List
Sam Pegg shares his collection of Autumn reads and why they make the season extra enjoyable.
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.
The Edge’s Recommendations for Self-Isolation Entertainment: Literature
Stuck for things to do in lockdown? Our Edge writers give some literature recommendations
Review: Emma
Hazel Jonckers reviews the Jane Austen adaptation, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
The Edge Reviews the Classics: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Hannah swallows her pride and dives into her review without prejudice.
The Edge Reviews the Classics: Emma by Jane Austen
Becky Walsh tackles Emma as her first Jane Austen novel.
Intro To: Literary Web Series
Features Editor Rehana introduces the world to the Literary Web Series genre; an inventive modern take on classic literature.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies receives first full theatrical trailer- watch
In the first theatrical trailer for the film based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s #1 New York Times Bestseller, Austen’s England meets the Zombie apocalypse.
Lily James stars in first teaser for Pride and Prejudice and Zombies – watch
The film, based on Seth Grahame-Smith’s acclaimed parody novel of the same name, is set to be released in February next year.
Nostalgic News: Pride and Prejudice first premiered on BBC One, 20 years ago today
One of the most influential Austen adaptations of all time, this version of Pride and Prejudice – starring Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth – premiered twenty years ago today on 24th September 1995.
Nostalgic News: Clueless released 20 years ago today
“Ugh, As if!” The nineties’ teen classic was first released in the US on 19th July 1995.