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Q&A: Television Drama in Mexico
Read more: Q&A: Television Drama in MexicoPaul Julian Smith reflects on visiting Mexico City whilst researching his new book.
“Is Such A Life Worthy of the Name?”: Christopher Douglas on the Adaptation of George Gissing’s The Odd Women (Part 2)
by Tom Ue Continued from Part 1 Your integration of The Taming of the Shrew when describing Rhoda and Everard is so clever, but have you thought about reading—as Gissing does—Widdowson’s and Monica’s story in terms of Othello? Yes, I…
“Is Such A Life Worthy of the Name?”: Christopher Douglas on the Adaptation of George Gissing’s The Odd Women (Part 1)
by Tom Ue George Gissing’s novel The Odd Women (1893) opens, in 1872, with Dr Madden declaring his intention to insure his life for a thousand pounds. Things are looking up for the family. “[P]rofessional prospects,” he assures his eldest…