Monthly Archives: July 2017

Following the Herd

Posted on July 21, 2017 by anton veenstra

The Brit pop group Blur wrote an ironic song called Boys and Girls about the androgynous herding instincts of Brits on holiday. Given the myths in circulation about aussie hipsters today I’m sure the same happens with our lot in … Continue reading →

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Anniversary of Jane Austen’s death

Posted on July 8, 2017 by anton veenstra

Today is the anniversary of Jane Austen’s death; after Shakespeare she would have to be the quintessential English writer, at least for, as it is called, “chick lit”. Her novels are filled with nuances of behaviour and manners, with perfumed … Continue reading →

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