The Pisces by Melissa Broder – a beautiful, effervescent novel rooted in Greek myth 28th July 201930th July 2019 Victoria Smith Longlisted for the Women’s Prize 2019, Melissa Broder’s The Pisces is a modern day fable about a woman who falls in love with a merman. Victoria Smith reviews Broder’s debut novel alongside her earlier poetry and essays, Last Sext and So Sad Today. Read More “The Pisces by Melissa Broder – a beautiful, effervescent novel rooted in Greek myth”
Edward Burne-Jones at Tate Britain 24th January 201924th January 2019 Miriam Al Jamil Greek myths and Arthurian legends are colourfully brought to life in Tate Britain’s latest exhibition, Edward Burne-Jones. Read More “Edward Burne-Jones at Tate Britain”
Circe by Madeline Miller Review 10th December 201811th December 2018 Miriam Al Jamil Arts contributor, Miriam al Jamil, considers the woman behind the femme fatale myth, when reviewing Madeline Miller’s second novel, Circe. Read More “Circe by Madeline Miller Review”