A journey through the novels of Charlotte Brontë

Jane Rance shows how the content and themes of Charlotte Brontë’s novels reflect aspects of her personal life and her growth as a writer.

From stage to screen – film adaptations of musicals

Jane Rance considers film adaptations of stage musicals, considering the new elements they offer and their varying levels of success.

History and fantasy – the novels of Susanna Clarke

The fairy tales that inspired these famous ballets

Aesthetic vs. cost – the true price of hardback books

Nature as a road to recovery – Nora Fingscheidt’s ‘The Outrun’

The forgotten women of Arthurian legend

Five books to read on the beach

The world of Tove Jansson’s Moomins

Thomas Hardy: bridging the gap between Victorian and modern literature