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Book Review of The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman

August 16, 2013

The Yellow Wallpaper (1892) is a perplexing short-story written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Consisting of only 20 pages, this rapid-read tackles a range of serious issues which are relevant even now in the 21st century! Gilman sheds light on: patriarchy the position of women in general & also that of female writers post-natal depression & … More Book Review of The Yellow Wallpaper By Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Book Review Of The Twits By Roald Dahl

August 8, 2013

So after having an internship interview at a trade book publishing company yesterday, I caught the nostalgia bug and my creative juices were flowing so I thought that it would be fitting to revisit my collection of children’s books. As a child I absolutely LOVED Jacqueline Wilson, Enid Blyton, Lemony Snicket and of course, J.K Rowling. But … More Book Review Of The Twits By Roald Dahl

A Musical Connection

August 7, 2013

Two minuscule round speakers wrapped in tiny silicone jackets and linked by a pair of wiry threads which meet in the middle and loom frivolously from the rear end of an iPhone… These are what catch my eye when I glance around the tube carriage on the Victoria Line. Hip Hop, Blues, Classical, Indie, Pop, … More A Musical Connection