Tag: Literature
John Vane: Exploring London Fiction in The Diary of a Nobody
George and Weedon Grossmith's "The Diary of a Nobody" is a timeless exploration of Victorian struggles for respectability in the face of encroaching vulgarity. The tale of Charles Pooter, a City clerk navigating the...
Exploring Julie Hamill’s London: Embracing Anonymity in the City – OnLondon
I prefer to write in cafes rather than at home. The background noise of chatter, clinking spoons, and coffee machines helps me focus and be productive. In my northwest London neighborhood, I have a...
John Vane: Exploring London Fiction in White Teeth
Zadie Smith's debut novel, White Teeth, made a huge impact when it was published in 2000. The story revolves around two families in north west London with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The novel delves...
Interview with British-Lebanese Poet Omar Hamaoui: Saved by the Pen
Omar Hamaoui strolls into the trendy Bethnal Green café wearing an Iron Maiden t-shirt, well-fitting jeans, and a Keffiyeh casually draped over his head. His strong arms, once accustomed to rugby, are now adorned...