The imagery of Shakespeare’s work has inspired other artists, especially painters since the plays were performed. The artists of the … More
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TBPL Staff Poetry Favourites ” Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll
JABBERWOCKY ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And … More
Bellman & Black by Diane Setterfield
During a boyhood competition with his slingshot, William Bellman kills a crow and by doing so, unknowingly, sets the course … More
Alice or Alyss?
With the new Alice in Wonderland movie’s massive popularity, I started thinking about the Alice take-offs that have come out … More
The Game’s afoot!
Summer is about half over (or has it actually started, I couldn’t tell) , and hopefully you are filling up … More
Jane Eyre
When I was in grade ten, we were given the choice of reading either Far from the Madding crowd, Great … More
Anne Perry or Welcome to the world of Victorian mysteries
The night is dark and quiet, the fog thick and wet, clinging to your skin, chilling both your bones and … More