The ‘literary canon’ throughout the years - The Boar
T he widely debated term ‘literary canon’ is used to classify a group of literary works that are considered the most important from a certain time or place. Derived from the Greek word kan ôn meaning measuring rod or standard, the canon has been compiled by literary critics, scholars and teachers over time in order to assert which works of literature are ‘essential’.
The evolution of R&B: from the 90s to now - The Boar
Nov 13, 2020 · R &B, along with hip-hop, are arguably the two biggest genres of contemporary mainstream music. Nowadays they are arguably interchangeable. Their rise to becoming the most popular genres amongst our generation is an almost 50-year journey beginning in the 90s and culminating with the stardom now enjoyed by prominent R&B artists, such as Lizzo and The …
Can we really separate the music from the artist? - The Boar
Dec 18, 2019 · T here are few stories circulated in music more than the brilliant artist who turns out to be a vile person. Now more than ever, a number of high-profile cases of musicians who either have committed a crime or done wrong in the past, is rightfully being brought to the surface of people’s attention.
Has Christmas lost its meaning? - The Boar
Dec 16, 2019 · A s the temperature drops and Christmas fast approaches, the festivities have been well-underway since the start of the month. From 1 st December and often earlier, in shops across the country, decorations are up, Christmas items are out and expensive marketing campaigns have begun. Today, nobody can escape the money-making colossus of business …
Movie musical adaptions: Why they are (mostly) worthwhile and …
Oct 29, 2021 · W hether it’s Ben Platt’s hair in Dear Evan Hansen, or the bizarre CGI catsuits in Cats, critique and downright ridicule of musicals that have been adapted into films is never far away. While theatres only recently opened their doors to show musicals after a lockdown hit the industry hard, the film industry has been lapping up movie musicals as accessible and often …
What is the relationship between science and politics?
T he last year has probably taught the average person – if there can be such a thing – more about science than they ever knew before. Be honest: who knew what an epidemiologist was before February 2020? And that’s before you get me started on SARS-CoV-2 and herd immunity. The frequent appearance of UK scientific and medical advisers Patrick Vallance and Chris Witty …
Drag is an art form and a political statement - The Boar
Feb 25, 2018 · D rag queens have for decades been a vital part of the LGBTUA+ community. As an art form and a social and political statement pioneered by gay men and transgender women, drag made up a culture and community of its own, always on the cutting edge of underground art scenes and queer subcultures.
The modern lesson of Scrooge: how A Christmas Carol is still …
Dec 21, 2019 · I t’s my favourite Christmas story and arguably the most famous. Charles Dickens’s novel A Christmas Carol has had multiple renditions. From the original black-and-white films to the newer animated versions, everyone has …
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Storm Darragh causes widespread damage and destruction across Coventry and Warwickshire. Storm Darragh’s passage across the UK has caused widespread damage to Coventry and Warwickshire, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and...
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