Royal Shakespeare Company, Cymbeline
The Doctor doesn't write reviews, or read non-fiction. Neither of these is strictly true. Thus, Cymbeline (a not-review).
English Literature
“A ferlie he spied wi’ his e’e”: Examining the Apologetic Apostrophe
A brief summary of the apologetic apostrophe and its evolution from marketing tool to characterisation device.
Hazel Monforton, On Writing & Dragon Age
Hazel Monforton - gamer, fanfiction author, and PhD candidate - joins The Doctor for a mirth-filled chat about writing, Dragon Age, and the links between fanfic and academia. How do Angela Carter, Virginia Woolf, Charles Dickens, and the Skyhold Kitchen come together? Find out here.
Kazuo Ishiguro, The Buried Giant
Another thought-provoking review from Rob Maslen, exploring myths, language, memory, and fantasy. Guaranteed to enrich your reading of Ishiguro.
Ori and the Blind Forest
This spoiler-filled review explores ecocriticism, anthropomorphism, and the author's burgeoning enthusiasm for platformers. The conclusion: Ori is baws-to-the wall awesome.
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
What do Ankh Morpork, Blade Runner, and Casablanca have in common? They all feature in Rob Maslen's review of Terry Pratchett's "Guards! Guards!". A warning: Here Be Dragons.