200 years of Mellow Fruitfulness
Have you ever looked up at a bright star, set aloft the night sky, and wistfully wondered whether, somewhere, your … Continue reading 200 years of Mellow Fruitfulness
The Difficulties of Starting a New Course, and How I Used Evidence-Based Strategies to Help
In the article below, which was recently published as part of the ‘student voice’ series on the TILE network, I … Continue reading The Difficulties of Starting a New Course, and How I Used Evidence-Based Strategies to Help
Exams: two video recommendations
It’s coming up to exam time (visual representation in the banner photo!) and so I thought I’d do something a … Continue reading Exams: two video recommendations
Klara and the Sun
Spoiler Alert I’d highly recommend coming to this novel with fresh eyes (just as Klara does). If you haven’t yet … Continue reading Klara and the Sun
Human Connection
I’ve come across the idea of human connection a few times in the last few weeks and, now more than … Continue reading Human Connection
Hot under the collar
Like a cheese souffle taken too early from the oven, Florence sank deep into an armchair next to her mother. … Continue reading Hot under the collar
Nicholas Nickleby
When I say ‘Charles Dickens’ your first thought is probably LONG. Long and Boring have, since Victorian times, been best … Continue reading Nicholas Nickleby
Satire: Stale Format gets Big Boost with Bread-Based Challenges
You could cut the tension with a knife this week in the baking tent. Most contestants, however, are opting for … Continue reading Satire: Stale Format gets Big Boost with Bread-Based Challenges
An Autumn Thing?
The candles tottered in their holders as he rushed around the little walnut dining table, straightening silver knives and forks … Continue reading An Autumn Thing?
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
I’ve just finished reading Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence and I really enjoyed it. It’s a great book, … Continue reading Lady Chatterley’s Lover
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About Me
Hi, I’m Rupert. This is where I put all my creative odds and ends, as well as some hopefully useful materials about studying English and Law at University. I have also written extensively about Anki. I hope you enjoy and do let me know if there’s anything else you’d particularly like to see!
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