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The Science of Truth

Posted on March 6, 2011 by waxings

Guest post by Tamara Hunter It might seem odd to invite a scientist to talk about truth and fiction. After all, fiction is seen as the preserve of made up stories and science, you assume, is all about the search … Continue reading →

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The Genius of Jane: Austen’s Enduring Appeal

Posted on March 4, 2011 by waxings

Guest post by Tamara Hunter Novelist and academic Sophie Gee remembers the first time she came across Jane Austen. It was her 12th birthday and her parents had given her a copy of Pride and Prejudice. It had, they told … Continue reading →

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