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What have women achieved throughout the pandemic?
Full text linkDuring the pandemic, women have been making the most of the time to achieve and succeed
An Analysis of Perspective and Belonging in the Modern Graphic Novel: With Specific Reference to Marjane Satrapi\u27s \u27The Complete Persepolis\u27 - a Coming of Age Tale in Revolutionary Iran
No full textIn this article, I will discuss Satrapi’s use of the graphic novel medium to create a unique perspective that is not only accessible but empathic to a western audience. Her use of the autobiographical ‘I’ and visual story telling gives a reader from any background a unique privileged insight into her childhood and ultimately her perspective. I will reference Satrapi’s ‘The complete Persepolis,’ as both a post-colonial text and as a memoir. 
Brits band branded by book
Full text linkManchester-based band The 1975 not only reference written works of literature in their lyrics but their very name derives from the pages of a book. The band is one of the many who bridge the barriers between literature and music
Film fanatic to bookworm
Full text linkThis article focuses on the difficulty that new readers, or unexperienced readers, have with kickstarting their journey into discovering literature that they can enjoy. My advice here, is to stick with what you know until you are ready for something else. By reading the book adaptations of your favourite films, you already know that you love the storyline and the characters and it will be easier to follow
Adaptations of books: Films vs series - which is the superior medium?
No full textEver since there has been cinema, there have been cinematic adaptations. Some of the earliest examples of this date back to the turn of the century with books such as Cinderella and Sherlock Holmes being converted into films. However, the movie adaptation has slowly been rivalled by the Series adaptation. This format is becoming more and more popular with the culture phenomenon of streaming services. But which of these mediums is the superior when we come to an adaptation for the screen. Here, the pros and cons of each will be shown along with some examples