The Real Jane Austen. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1884 book, The Letters of Jane Austen
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The Letters of Jane Austen
Jane Austen, 1884
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Nicky Pattison, 2002

This approach delves into the life of the woman behind well-known classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, and Emma through a visually rich representation. It offers a thorough biographical and psychological examination of the author, providing an understanding of what it was like for a woman to live in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.


1984. Poster of the 1984 movie and cover of the 1949 book
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1984
George Orwell, 1949
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Michael Radford, 1984

In a dystopian 1984, Winston Smith endures a squalid existence in the totalitarian superstate of Oceania under the constant surveillance of the Thought Police. Julia procures contraband food and clothing on the black market, and for a brief few months they secretly meet and enjoy an idyllic life of relative freedom and contentment together.


Surprised by Oxford. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the 2011 book
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Surprised by Oxford
Carolyn Weber, 2011
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Ryan Smith, 2022

Brilliant but emotionally reserved Caro Drake comes to Oxford just to pursue her PhD, but through a tumultuous friendship with a charming young guy, Caro starts to let mystery, vulnerability, and love into her heart.


Misbehaviour. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2020 book, Miss World 1970
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Miss World 1970
Jennifer Hosten, 2020
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Philippa Lowthorpe, 2020

The Miss World competition took place in London in 1970, hosted by Bob Hope and watched by over 100 million people. The women’s liberation movement, which opposed beauty competitions as objectifying to women, gained fame when they interrupted the live broadcast. When the show resumed, Miss Grenada, the first black woman to win the competition, was announced as the winner, causing a stir and challenging the Western standard of beauty. The incident also marked a shift in the patriarchy on a global scale.


Beneath the Skin. Poster of the 2005 movie and cover of the 1997 book
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Beneath the Skin
Nicci French, 1997
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Sarah Harding, 2005

In this gripping British thriller, a series of murders unfolds in West London, targeting three women. As the lives of these women hang in the balance and the body count rises, a dedicated police team, led by the formidable Phyllis Logan, races against time to apprehend the elusive killer.