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Stories of Democracy

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Writing the recent political comment post prompted me to think about novels which depict the democratic process. Where are the great ‘election’ novels? My literary knowledge must be incomplete, I thought, I can think of only relatively modern works.  ‘Primary Colors‘ … Continue reading

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Vive la Revolution!

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Two remarkable books about the French Revolution, one fiction, one non-fiction. If you haven’t read them and you like a meaty read, you might like to give them a try. ‘A Place of Greater Safety‘ is a glorious feast of … Continue reading

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Short Stories

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I have always enjoyed reading short stories.  I know that many people prefer to read a novel, wanting a longer, supposedly ‘meatier’ read and, I confess, I like a long, dense read too. I always feel somewhat bereft when I finish … Continue reading

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Novels Historical

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I am an avid reader of novels historical, either novels set in the past, or which are informed by an historical event, or a novel in which history plays a part.  I am, after all, trying to write one – Reconquista … Continue reading