Set on a small island off the west coast of Ireland, โThe Colonyโ is a complex novel exploring the themes of colonisation, identity and belonging.
Book review: โThe Colonyโ by Audrey Magee
“In Summer” by Lord Alfred Douglas
This sensual poem by Lord Alfred "Bosie" Douglas celebrates the joy and excitement of a summer romance.
Free ebook: “Uncle Abraham’s Romance” by Edith Nesbit
If there's a solstice or an equinox approaching, you know it's time for another free ebook in my Grammaticus Free Library series. If you enjoy a good ghost story, don't miss this one!
A poem for World Bee Day: “How Doth the Little Busy Bee” by Isaac Watts
In this poem, Watts uses the example of the bee as a model for human life. The poemโs moral lesson is that we should avoid being idle and lazy, and spend our time "in books, or work, or healthful play" instead.
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