Happy Friday, chaps! Hooray for the weekend and an opportunity for literary indulgence. It's been a beautifully rainy day today and, deciding that I had earned a day off, I chose to devote myself to a little reading time. A cup of tea, pouring rain, and some Jane Austen - what could possibly be better? … Continue reading Just For Fun Friday: Literary Anecdotes
Tag: William Shakespeare
Literary Excursion: Shakespeare Unlocked
When I moved to London, one of my numerous pledges was that I would make sure to take advantage of having so many cultural highlights on my doorstep. Understandably, this was almost entirely born of spending the previous four years in the remote backwaters of St. Andrews (appropriately nicknamed 'The Bubble'). Given that I have … Continue reading Literary Excursion: Shakespeare Unlocked
Just for Fun Friday: Throwing Insults Like Shakespeare
Hello chaps! What a week it's been: fitting in World Book Night activities, some actual university-related work, book reviews, and enjoyment of the wonderful weather (proved, without doubt, by the attractively tomato-coloured skin I am now sporting down half of my face). One particular source of excitement brought about by this week was the birthday … Continue reading Just for Fun Friday: Throwing Insults Like Shakespeare