James Williams
James Williams is a senior lecturer in English literature at the University of York.
The endless mystique of Franz Kafka
The term ‘Kafkaesque’ is in constant use and misuse, but, a century on from his death, are we any closer to understanding the man himself?
31 Jul 2024
How Tove Jansson reimagined Wonderland
The creator of the Moomins thought deeply about friendship in her Alice illustrations
21 Oct 2017
Eric Gill’s fall from grace
Revelations about the artist’s personal life have encouraged a reassessment of his work
27 Apr 2017
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The Masterpiece podcast: episode three
This episode explores an ancient funeral stele, Marie Antoinette’s breast bowl, and how digital technologies are helping to preserve Egyptian heritage sites
The many faces of Mary Magdalene