If you are interested in learning more about the real Oscar Wilde and his influences, here are a few titles to get you started: Irish Peacock and Scarlet Marquess: The Real Trial of Oscar Wilde (2003) by Merlin Holland Oscar Wilde’s Chatterton: Literary History, Romanticism, and the Art of Forgery (2015) by Joseph Bristow…
“The difference between literature and journalism is that journalism is unreadable, and literature is unread” In case it hasn’t been glaringly obvious, this issue is dedicated to Oscar Wilde to commemorate the 118th anniversary of his death on the 30th November. If you have never read any of Wilde’s works, I implore you to…
Dorian Gray (2009) by Oliver Parker (7/10) While this adaptation is far from perfect, in terms of the characterisation of Dorian himself, I do feel Ben Barnes did a pretty flawless job. There have been twenty-five portrayals of Wilde’s infamous Dorian Gray character since 1910. While admittedly I have yet to peruse them all, I…
The wildfires that have ravaged southern California this past week are finally under control, but the scale of the devastation is only beginning to be seen. The fire which destroyed nearly 10,000 homes and has spread across 233sq miles is already the deadliest American wildfire in a century. And there are fears that the eventual death toll…
BREAKING- Judge rules in favour of convicted rapist as his victims chastity belt was, “too revealing”. POLITICS- Theresa May scarecrows installed along Irish border. BREAKING- The portal to Hell has been found in the men’s bathroom in the Kane Building. The demonic gateway is located in the stall with shit smeared on the walls. You…
Theresa May reminds me of a wounded antelope that is just after surviving yet another savage attack from hyenas and lions. The poor antelope is haemorrhaging blood, she is tired from running from the chasing pack, and just wants to find some clean, nutritious water in the shape of an acceptable deal for all parties…
Technology has linked together the world in ways which previous centuries did not. As a result, we have become more diverse in our thinking and approach to design. When it comes to design, it is essential to communicate with not only the majorities but also the minorities in society. More often than not, this is…
While there are many ups and downs to student life, I find myself today believing that, at least for this semester I hope, things cannot get as bad as they were last night for me and my housemates. This event had nothing to do with exams, rent, assignments or any other typical student problems –…
After the fallout cleared from the not-so-graceful departure of Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane from the Republic of Ireland team, attention turned to who shall now take the reins of our national team and attempt to try and restore order to a team devoid of purpose and structure. Speculation began early with Mick McCarthy and…
Last week, the world’s largest peanut allergy treatment trial revealed results that have been described as a “game-changer” for those who are allergic to peanuts. Through his work as Principal Investigator at the INFANT Centre, Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health at University College Cork, Jonathan Hourihane has been leading the revolutionary immunotherapy trial in Ireland, which has shown that more than…