In this post we’re going to read a gorgeous poem by Madison Julius Cawein (1865–1914). Entitled “A Night in June”, it’s found in Kentucky Poems, an anthology of his works published in New York in 1903.
The Essex Serpent
Based on Sarah Perry’s novel by the same title, The Essex Serpent is a miniseries originally released on the Apple+ streaming platform in 2022. Directed by Clio Barnard, starring Claire Danes and Thomas Hiddleston, it’s an interesting blend of period drama, gothic romance and folk horror. The plot is centred on recently widowed Cora Seaborn …