Three Legends of Saint Nicholas. Gerard David c. 1520 I first came across Gerard David’s Three Legends of Saint Nicholas during the Art History module of my degree, back when I was young, idealistic, and still capable of pulling all-nighters fuelled solely by instant noodles and a questionable energy drink. Much of what I learned back then … Continue reading Three Legends of Saint Nicholas
Author: Robert
A fifty-something, retired Celestial Travel Agent and Afterlife Preparation Specialist. Walked many paths; some good, lots bad. Meandering through a difficult past, plodding in the present, crawling toward the future. I've studied English Literature, and hold a BA (Hons) Hum. (History & Art History) & MA (Humanities with English Literature)
Loyalty: Briton Rivière (1869)
I have some exciting posts lined up, but over the past few days, I’ve taken a bold step into the world of fiction writing. After much deliberation, I’ve drafted a synopsis, a plot outline complete with a climactic twist, and a summary of the ending for a novel I’m determined to bring to life. I’ve … Continue reading Loyalty: Briton Rivière (1869)
The Agonising Genius of Blaise Pascal: A Personal Ramble Through Pensées
Last year, I stumbled upon this little gem on Amazon, priced at the princely sum of 23p. Naturally, I couldn’t resist - who could, at such a bargain? It brought back a flood of memories from years ago when an English teacher handed me a tattered old copy, its pages barely holding together. Where that … Continue reading The Agonising Genius of Blaise Pascal: A Personal Ramble Through Pensées
To the Devil a Disappointment: Wheatley’s Satanic Soap Opera
Dennis Wheatley’s To the Devil a Daughter was supposed to be a spine-tingling foray into occult horror, but I found myself laughing more often than shivering. From the first page, I was ready for a clever, suspenseful narrative, only to be greeted by a clunky mix of melodrama, cardboard characters, and a plot that wobbled like an … Continue reading To the Devil a Disappointment: Wheatley’s Satanic Soap Opera
Frozen Lives: A Starkfield Symphony of Misery
Prepare yourself, because we’re in for a bit of a journey here - one that’s as layered and compelling as a Starkfield winter storm. I find myself utterly fascinated by the characters in this novel, each of them a study in human frailty and resilience, so after this initial critique, I’ll be diving deeper into … Continue reading Frozen Lives: A Starkfield Symphony of Misery
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