Pulex irritans I am the n times great-grandson of the flea that famously bit John Donne. Crushed to death by … More
Category: From Past Issues
‘Timeline’ by Joanna Sedgwick (Issue 85)
Timeline The Sign Language teacher explains where I should place my hands; to show past, present and future tense: the … More
‘My Deafness, My Mother’s Deafness, My Grandad’s Deafness’ by John Barron (Issue 86)
My Deafness, My Mother’s Deafness, My Grandad’s Deafness Was felt inside that P.E. bag my mum stitched from old curtains. … More
‘The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden’ by Mary Matusz (Issue 86)
The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden Catherine Jagiellon (1526-1583) Think of an entourage of fifty-nine: three Catholic priests, … More
‘After Homer’ by Chris Bridge (Issue 85)
After Homer Dawn comes early with rosy fingers, but Odysseus has gone, his ships and crew – and if Athene … More
