Thoughts On London: The City of Dreadful Night
Rome is the greatest city of all time, and Paris is not far behind. Yet London dominates my mind; the English capital has a towering presence found in literature, cinema, art and politics. Of course, London is not the only city with this affect. No serious traveller...
Characterisation: The Strongest Element of The Handmaid’s Tale
Two years ago, I bemoaned the worldbuilding of The Handmaid’s Tale, taking issue with Atwood’s politics and characterisation. However, this topic requires revisiting. I still stand by everything I wrote. Yet nuance is required, especially in discussions regarding the...
Secularism Is Different In Russia
On the 4th November 2016, a monument to Vladimir The Great opened to the public in central Moscow. The statue is over 17 metres high and features the medieval Russian saint holding both a cross and a sword. By analysing this monument, one observes the blending of...
Flowers For Grandma: A Short Story
I’m pleased to present a short story set in Oxford, England. All Rights Reserved. START Rain beat down on the large roof of the greenhouse where Chrissy was mourning her grandmother. The weather was typical of a March afternoon in Oxford; Hillary Term would...Welcome To Snowy Fictions
Frequent essays on literature, history & culture. Dedicated to liberty.
