Book Review: ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ by Ernest Hemingway
WEBNov 10, 2019 · Hemingway published ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ in 1952, and it was to be his last major work. It is easy to see the parallels between the old man in the novel, called Santiago, and Hemingway. Santiago suffers from bad luck in his old age despite being a great fisher in his youth. Hemingway had been trying to reclaim the literary success of ...
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The problem with feminism – The Oxford Student
WEBOct 24, 2020 · The narrative surrounding feminism is dripping with horror stories of so-called ‘feminazis’ wishing for a world free of men and mockeries of a line of women waiting to jump on the opportunity to wrongly accuse unsuspecting men. As ridiculous as these stereotypes are, tabloids are all too eager to push feminism into the forefront for all the ...
In Conversation: Alex J. O’Connor, Cosmic Skeptic
WEBJan 18, 2020 · Image Description: Alex J. O’Connor Alex J. O’Connor is the founder of the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel, podcast and blog, and his work is dedicated to the open discussion of philosophy and religion. He is an experienced public speaker, debater, and interviewer, and has over 300,000 YouTube subscribers. He also finds time to study at the University of Oxford. You are known for your ...
Should song lyrics be considered poetry? – The Oxford Student
WEBJan 27, 2014 · Harry Chancellor: The song lyric relies on its musical backdrop. In this sense it is distinct from what is conventionally termed ‘poetry’, as the strength of a poem is conveyed through words alone. Nevertheless, I believe similarities between song and poem can be drawn. Both rely on being spoken aloud; on rhythm, flow and scansion.
The Case For and Against Abolishing the Monarchy
WEBMay 13, 2023 · The Case For the Abolition of the Monarchy – Leon Wheeler. When Charles I was beheaded in 1649, a fundamental tenet in his belief, and in the belief of his supporters, as to why he should be King was the view that the English monarch was divinely appointed by God. Ultimately, when the monarchy was restored in 1688, the exposition of the ...
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Emma Watson to study at Oxford next academic year
WEBApr 30, 2023 · Emma Watson is to start an MA in creative writing at the University of Oxford in September. In a recent Financial Times interview, the Harry Potter star also revealed that she began writing poetry and a series of essays on love, friendship, and relationships during lockdown.. Watson studied English Literature at Brown University where she came to Oxford on a junior year abroad (JYA) at ...
The comfort of Queer Time Theory – The Oxford Student
WEBJul 2, 2021 · The basic idea is that queer lives do not progress in the same way as non-queer lives: experiences of queer people like coming out, or transitioning for trans people, warp time which prevents life developing in a linear way. Until recently in the UK, marriage and having kids were not possible for queer people- we were excluded from the ...
University College brings back night porters - The Oxford Student
WEBJul 24, 2024 · University College brings back night porters. In an Email sent to the University College JCR members, Ardeel Hussain, former JCR President, confirmed that “the lodge will return to being staffed 24 hours from Michaelmas 2024”. Beginning in the 2021-2022 academic year, the college removed the provision of …
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