The Polish Princess who became Queen of Sweden Catherine Jagiellon (1526-1583) Think of an entourage of fifty-nine: three Catholic priests, … More
Archives: Testimonials
John Barron, from Issue No. 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
Jenny Dixon, from issue No. 86
Pulex irritans I am the n times great-grandson of the flea that famously bit John Donne. Crushed to death by … More
Joanna Sedgwick, from issue No. 85
Timeline The Sign Language teacher explains where I should place my hands; to show past, present and future tense: the … More
Chris Bridge, from issue No. 85
After Homer Dawn comes early with rosy fingers, but Odysseus has gone, his ships and crew – and if Athene … More
Brian Daldorph, from issue No. 85
What I bring to the table All the money I’ve made in this world: a small bag of dull coins. … More
Anna Adams, from issue No. 72
At Douk Ghyll Cave I have returned and shall return again, Summoned by whispering waters to the door In Penyghent-side … More
Colin Speakman, from issue No. 82
The Four Horsemen When the White Horse Rider came, he traveled by night. He came among us quietly, lived in … More
Kevin Hanson, from issue No. 82
Thelma Recovering On a photograph by Chemena Dianguindo This photo may grow to be my favourite. Taken on the wing … More
Philip Foster, from issue No. 81
Teiresias on Burying the Dead after The Antigone Heads up. Pay attention when I speak. Think of my words as … More