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Author Archives: Sophie Benbelaid

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Meet The Columnists! Part One

by Jacob Reid, Sophie Benbelaid, Oliver Buckingham and Laura Norris July 17, 2021July 20, 2021
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Must Read Voraciously to Improve Style: Is Elio and Oliver’s leisure idleness or Proustian introspection?

by Sophie Benbelaid July 13, 2021July 18, 2021
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Why is Murder Mysterious?

by Sophie Benbelaid April 19, 2021April 19, 2021
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April Review: ‘The Song of Achilles’

by Sophie Benbelaid April 1, 2021April 3, 2021
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UK scientists suggest face masks should be worn outdoors

by Sophie Benbelaid January 31, 2021January 31, 2021
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Why Arnold Bennett is my new favourite Bennet(t) – sorry, Elizabeth

by Sophie Benbelaid January 20, 2021January 20, 2021
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DIY Haircuts: Don’t Be Scared of the Scissors

by Sophie Benbelaid June 2, 2020June 2, 2020
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Mis/Adventures: Missing in Marseille

by Sophie Benbelaid May 20, 2020May 20, 2020
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Striking the Balance: How to Maintain Your Work-Life Ratio During Lockdown

by Sophie Benbelaid April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

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Spotlight – An uneasy journey back to normality

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Passé ou Classique? – How Old Films can Hold Up for a Modern Audience

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