The ObserverLife and styleLook back in angerThey were the British Baader Meinhof, 70s icons of the radical left. Thirty years ago, the Angry Brigade launched a string of bombing attacks against the heart of the British Establishment. No one was killed, but after a clampdown on the 'counter culture' and amid accusations of a Bomb Squad 'fix', four radicals were sentenced to 10 years in prison. Now, for the very first time, two of the Angries break their vow of silenceAmhurst Road hasn't changed much in the past 30 years. Read More...
FictionReviewTaking a Middle English classic as its inspiration, this is a novel about a lasting grief that echoes through time
The unidentified 14th-century “Pearl poet” left behind a single manuscript written in Cheshire dialect, containing Pearl, Gawain and the Green Knight and two other religious poems. The manuscript is among the most treasured salvagings of Middle English literature, a crucial part of our rich inheritance as readers of English poetry. While most readers are more likely to know Gawain, Pearl is an extraordinary work about love, grief and faith, strikingly filled with suicidal ideation. Read More...
At 81 years old, The Iron Sheik left for his heavenly abode while he was in his sleep on June 7, 2023. The incident took place at his home. He was a notable figure in the WWE’s Golden Era. In the pro wrestling world, he was most popular for his feud with Hulk Hogan.
That being said, when Twitter broke out the news of his demise, the WWE Universe went on to the social media platform to express their grief. Read More...