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Jane Eyre on Page and Screen 5: Rochester Interviews Jane
For many readers, the most absorbing chapters of Jane Eyre are XIII, XIV and XV, each of which contains a …
The Libertine Belles 20: Gender Equity
When I wrote this piece of fiction back in 2013, George Clooney was still the world’s most famous bachelor. After …
Bluebird House
The Long-Suffering Husband put up this bluebird house years ago. I never expected to see it used, since bluebirds are not …
Roguery in Portland
When in Portland, you must of course visit Powell’s Books. Within walking distance is another landmark, Rogue Brewery. We popped …
The Libertine Belles 19: Prime Suspects
This week, the Belles continue their criminal investigation in a less than expert manner, but with plenty of determination… and for today’s …
The Grey Wolf Devours The King: Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” (2016)
Belgian director Ivo Van Hove is known for avant garde theatre, but although this production (which we saw toward the …
Jane Eyre on Page and Screen 4: The Master of Thornfield
We have now reached what may be the most extraordinary chapter in Jane Eyre. Not because it contains Jane’s first meeting with Mr. …
The Libertine Belles 18: Trouble in Paradise
Jane Tennison comes in for a mention in this week’s chapter, as the Belles make an unsettling discovery. I’ve always loved …
The Lore of Soup
Japan (London Times): To slurp or not to slurp? That is the question taxing Japanese society as the young cast aside …
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