Why Sylvia Plath’s fig tree analogy isn’t as overwhelming as it first ...
2024年9月9日 · W hile the summer holiday has always been a period of relaxation, a break from the stress of term time, this summer felt different. It is my last one as a student, and I must admit that I find myself at the end of it rather suddenly. One of my summer reads has been The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I have always been a particular fan of her writing—having loved her …
Othello at the RSC: Stripped down to basics, but with a modern …
2024年11月6日 · W hen adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences, directors are faced with the gargantuan task of presenting a fresh spin on a piece of literature that not only has existed for centuries, but forms the bedrock of culture in British theatre. While many decide to reappropriate the material with a modern setting, context, and style, sometimes to bizarre effect, Tim Carroll, …
The evolution of R&B: from the 90s to now - The Boar
2020年11月13日 · R &B, along with hip-hop, are arguably the two biggest genres of contemporary mainstream music. Nowadays they are arguably interchangeable. Their rise to becoming the most popular genres amongst our generation is an almost 50-year journey beginning in the 90s and culminating with the stardom now enjoyed by prominent R&B artists, such as Lizzo and The …
Understanding Paddington Bear: the beloved cultural icon with an ...
I s it time for British Airways to offer marmalade sandwiches on their flight menus? One customer who supports this amendment is the famous Paddington Bear – full name Paddington Brown – who has now been granted an official UK passport.
What is the relationship between science and politics?
2021年2月11日 · T he last year has probably taught the average person – if there can be such a thing – more about science than they ever knew before. Be honest: who knew what an epidemiologist was before February 2020? And that’s before you get me started on SARS-CoV-2 and herd immunity. The frequent appearance of UK scientific and medical advisers Patrick …
Spotlight On: English Teacher - The Boar
2024年10月3日 · P owerful lyricism, enchanting vocals, and punky melodies combine to create the distinct and unforgettable sound of Mercury Prize-winning band English Teacher, making them true innovators within a painfully oversaturated industry. Their experimentative style is exquisitely yet effortlessly executed: English Teacher’s music is an invaluable addition to any playlist.
The Booker Prize Shortlist is revealed: featuring lots of women, a ...
2024年9月25日 · S eptember 16 saw the release of the much-anticipated Booker Prize Shortlist, live from Somerset House, London. Making history for including the first Dutch author to be shortlisted, and including the most female authors in 55 …
Nirvana’s seminal album, in Utero, turns 30: a retrospective
2023年8月7日 · A dverbially, to be in utero is to be in a woman’s uterus. Adjectivally, it means happening before birth. This perhaps leaves In Utero, the raw and seminal third, and final studio album from Nirvana suspended in limbo. Far from the protective space between woman and baby, or rather band and album, In Utero has sold over 15 million copies worldwide since its release …
Should artificial intelligence be used in art competitions?
2022年9月22日 · A s artificial intelligence continues to advance, there are increased questions about its capabilities and the ethics surrounding them. Should AI have rights in any way similar to our own human rights? Can we trust AI to make calls on medical decisions, or use it in warfare? And, indeed, can AI produce art?
The Philosophy of ‘Rango’: Fabricating Identity - The Boar
2024年3月15日 · D espite being a movie about a funny little lizard getting into trouble with a funny little gang of funny little creatures, Rango explores some of the most complex themes of existentialism and self-realisation that I have ever witnessed in film. Its portrayal of the protagonist’s journey to find out who he really is leads the audience to conclude of their own …