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Who was the bigger movie star? Marilyn Monroe or Elizabeth Taylor?

Marilyn Monroe, the eternal victim, ‘the waif’ which is what she called herself.

Apr 18 •

I saw his round mouth's crimson deepen as it fell

Apr 26 •

Have we fallen out of love with celebrities?

Watching Katy Perry gush about her trip into space - ‘I’m so proud of me!’ - turned my stomach.

Published on Annette Gordon • Apr 19

Have we fallen out of love with celebrities?

Watching Katy Perry gush about her trip into space - ‘I’m so proud of me!’ - turned my stomach.

Apr 19 •

Jane's words: candid

This is one of those words to make you lean in, jump your chair closer to listen with attention.

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Apr 18

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The most famous of her heroes is, of course, Mr Darcy.

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Apr 8

Sense & Sensibility, analysis, part 2 of 3

For the inhabitants of Barton Cottage, the social scene in Devon is relentless.

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Apr 1

Jane's words: genius

Today, when we use the word genius we mean the sort of exceptional intelligence and ability possessed by people like Einstein or Marie Curie.

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Mar 23

Sense & Sensibility - analysis, part 1 of 3

Jane Austen has given herself a question to answer in Sense & Sensibility. Which of these two characteristics is it more important to possess?

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Mar 16

Jane's words: quiz

One of the great things about reading Jane Austen is her vocabulary.

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Mar 11

Where to begin with Jane Austen?

‘I do not write for such dull elves

Published on A Year of Jane Austen • Mar 8

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