Francesco Cipriani, Author at The Oxford Blue

Young, victorious, and loved: what led to the rise of Italian tennis?

by Francesco Cipriani January 31, 2024January 31, 2024

“SCRIBBLE IN YOUR BOOKS” – The Magic of Margins

Francesco CiprianiFeb 18, 202510 min read

“Cordially, I present to you brief case studies of amusement, translation, and medievalism, and how marginalia enriches all of these fields.” Ivett Berenyi makes a…

Are Lectures Worth Attending?

Francesco CiprianiFeb 18, 20254 min read

Theology course at the Sorbonne. Illumination from the end of the 15th century, Library of Troyes.

“When you’re first starting at university, you are warned, quite seriously, that you must attend your lectures if you want to get your first…But is…

Ilona Maher: From the pitch to the spotlight

Francesco CiprianiFeb 17, 20253 min read

Illustration of Ilona Maher holding a bronze medal.

“Undoubtedly, Maher is drawing fresh eyes to Premiership Women’s Rugby, making waves similar to those Caitlin Clark created in women’s basketball.” Grace Hind explores the…

Cover Story: A Novel by Susan Rigetti (Reviewed)

Francesco CiprianiFeb 17, 20255 min read

“What would you do if you failed all your classes, lost your scholarship, and faced significant debt while keeping it hidden from your parents?” Ngoc…