Long live the arts, in all their forms! And long live teaching and learning on a human scale and pace between a teacher and a student; the rest is humbug and dumbing down! The author speaks for themselves, drawing from their own experience, not on behalf of any institution.
"Dracula" is both a historical reflection of late nineteenth-century concerns and a timeless tale that continues to engage readers. Byron highlights its Victorian roots while presenting Dracula as a modern character. Stoker's gripping narrative of Count Dracula's evil and desires remains a quintessential suspense and horror story, resonating even today.
A simplified version of the Victorian horror tale, Frankenstein, in which a monster is created and brought to life by Doctor Frankenstein.
Maurice Hindle provides a 'hands-on' introductory guide to analysing and discussing Shakespeare on screen.