*Deafening sigh* Essentially, I wanted a title that was related in some way to the fact that this is about the summer holidays, book recommendations, and would also allow for alliteration. Who doesn’t love alliteration? But this is all I could come up with. Weak, I know. But give me a break. It’s the last…
“Why is Anne Boleyn so fascinating? Maybe we don’t have to go any further than the obvious: The story of her rise and fall is as elementally satisfying… as a fabulously, indulgent, trashy novel” In this wonderfully refreshing approach to a historical and cultural exploration of the myths surrounding Anne Boleyn, Susan Bordo’s The Creation…
Care to delve deeper into the historical world of the 15th-16th centuries? Say no more: A Dangerous Inheritance (2012) by Alison Weir Though a prominent historian in her field and thus typically a non-fiction writer, Weir’s foray into fiction is brilliant. Detailing the parallel experiences of women across a timespan of eighty years, the tragic…
‘Juana la Loca’, or Joanna the Mad, is the tragic title left to history of Juana of Castile and Aragon. Queen of the former from 1504 and the latter from 1516, Juana spent the majority of her rule and life imprisoned in a nunnery by her father. And perhaps most tragically, was left to remain…
In celebration of the release of Josie Rourke’s Mary Queen of Scots (2018), this issue is going to be dedicated to all things historical fiction. Realistically, I could fill several full University Express issues if I didn’t narrow it down. So for this issue, given the familial connection with Mary Stuart, I have condensed it…
They had been languishing there for an indeterminable amount of time. “The water has leaked into my shoes”, came a voice from the right. “I know”, replied a bored voice from the left. “How can you know?” “Well, because you just told me” “Yes, well, you responding ‘I know’ to a fact I just told…
Our Lady’s Hospital, Lee Road This nineteenth-century mental asylum looming over the city may have largely been converted into flats, but you can still go and see the sections that have been deemed too dangerous to develop. If you really want to creep yourself out, go at night. Alternatively, go during the day and take…
Want to know a little more about Freud? Or just looking for an excuse to depart from your coursework? I know the feeling! Here are a few suggestions to get you procrastination happy. The best part? They’re all to be found in our very own Boole Library: Dr William Saunders Hallaran M.D., Practical Observations on…
As someone who is desperately trying to be somewhat of a budding expert in all things Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung (and desperately failing) this film was a treat for my procrastination needs a few years ago. However, upon revisiting it for this psychological themed issue I was pleasantly surprised at its accuracy. The film…
Snuff by Chuck Palahniuk (2008) A washed-up porn princess desperate to ensure her legacy, while her assistant Sheila and three male participants judge all around. Each one believes the reason for their involvement is noble and of greater importance than their peers. It will both repulse and engage in equal measure! 8/10 The Girl On…