It’s no secret that I am an avid Science Fiction reader, or that I really admire Margaret Atwood. But she’s not by any means the only important woman writing in the field – SF is as much for, and by,…
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10 women who changed Science Fiction
Posted in A Level Language, A Level Literature Tagged with: Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Dystopia, Feminism, Margaret Atwood, Science Fiction, Ursula K Le Guin
Even more Angela Carter: for Sixth Form Lit students … and beyond
For fans or students of Angela Carter, it’s worth noting that the BBC seem to regularly stage her work, or feature her in their playlist of favourite/important authors. And here are a couple more links to radio adaptations that are…
Posted in A Level Literature, Audio Books, Enrichment, KS5 Tagged with: Angela Carter, Fairy Tales, Feminism, The Gothic
Books to give you hope? The Handmaid’s Tale
The Guardian are currently running a series of articles on ‘books to give you hope’ and the inclusion of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale caught my eye. Whilst it’s a favourite book, it’s not one I would necessarily have…
Posted in A Level Literature, Enrichment, KS5 Tagged with: Dystopia, Feminism, George Orwell, Lemony Snicket, Margaret Atwood