by Madeleine Rose Jones | Aug 16, 2021 | History, literature
Like a wolf with no teeth, historical fiction has lost its signature bite. The genre that reminds the reader, with great urgency, of the mistakes and triumphs of the past is now neglected in Anglosphere publishing. To save historical fiction from extinction, it needs... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 31, 2021 | The World
Travel matters. It is not a pointless activity. The arches are large, and light luminates through the rose window. Crowds of tourists gather inside on this Sunday. They walk on the old stones, gazing at the various artistic and historical artefacts. It’s early 2019,... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 12, 2021 | Liberty, literature
Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill A Mockingbird is a brilliant book; bustling with themes of racism, dignity, human rights and law. Schools have studied Lee’s masterpiece for decades now, as students learn the power of courage and honesty. To Kill A... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jul 9, 2021 | History, literature
Magic is everywhere: from Harry Potter to Ancient Egypt. Often dismissed as a ‘fake’ science or make-belief hogwash, magic matters because our imagination does. Despite modern attitudes towards magic, one can easily associate the Middle Ages with magic.... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 28, 2021 | Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, literature
Slade House, a 2015 novel by the genre-blending David Mitchell, is a terrific delight. Wrapped with mystery, gothic themes, notions of life and death and thrills, Slade House is a fantastic read. Here’s my Goodreads review: ” Slade House is a fantastic... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 18, 2021 | Liberty, literature
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote the acclaimed Americanah and numerous short stories. Her fiction tackles themes of immigration, African colonialism and womanhood. I’ve never read her books, but I am fascinated by Adichie’s views on artistic liberty and... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 13, 2021 | literature
A ‘Byronic’ Hero is moody, rebellious and haunted by his past. His hair is typically jet-black, while his eyes brood over his surroundings. Named after Lord Byron, the Byronic Hero is a staple in Romanticism, as well as literature in general. In this post,... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 3, 2021 | Personal, Philosophy
During coronavirus, many university students encountered online higher education. With classes, tutorials and lectures moved online, students had to adapt quickly to online learning management systems. This happened to myself, who in my final year at Macquarie... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | May 11, 2021 | History, The World, Uncategorized
I love languages, and I’ve written about learning Russian. Since then, I’ve discovered numerous benefits to learning languages. Whether you want to learn Arabic, French, Japanese or German, you can reap many benefits. Here are the benefits of learning a... 
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 15, 2021 | Liberty
Problematic literature is superior to ‘safe’ media. ‘This book is problematic!’ ‘I would’ve liked this book more if it weren’t for the toxic relationships…’ ‘Problematic’ and ‘toxic’ are used in book loving communities by a vocal minority. Whether it’s Chaucer or a...