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Ayesha Gaye

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PhD candidate at Durham University Department of English Studies, researching Representations of Black Identity in Nineteenth-Century British Literature📚 | Victorianist🎩 | Occasional poet🖋️ | she/her ✨

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Nov 8

Hello to all of my new followers! I’m Ayesha and I am currently in the second year of my PhD at Durham University Department of English Studies. I’m researching Representations of Blackness and Biracialism in c-19 British Literature, here is the link to my profile: www.durham.ac.uk/staff/ayesha....

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · 9d

‘Only if we understand, can we care. Only if we care, we will help. Only if we help, we shall be saved.’ – Dame Jane Goodall

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. She was an incredible woman who cared so much for wildlife. She will be so missed. ❤️
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Dame Jane Goodall remembered as 'true hero for the planet' - BBC News

Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama are among those paying tribute to the leading conservationist.

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · 12d

Back to thesis-writing! Currently writing Chapter Two, Section Three on Mary Kingsley and West Africa, and reading the Victorian periodical: Mainly about People.

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · 18d

I’m happy to announce that I have started recording the first episode of my podcast, Victorian Curiosities!🎙️The episode will focus on the life of Victorian icon, Frederick Douglass, and will discuss his tireless advocacy for the civil rights of African Americans.

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · 19d

Amazing night at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham for #UncannyFearoftheDark last night! #UncannyCommunity #IKnowWhatISaw #TeamBeliever

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m all for adaptations of nineteenth-century novels and biopics, but do it right. These authors aren’t alive to defend themselves or their books. 3/3

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Sep 4

I’m sorry, but why ignore the historical context? The saddest thing is, I bet a lot of people who haven’t even read the novel will go and see this movie and never even read it. 2/3

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Sep 4

Maybe I’m bias, but is it just me who hates it when Hollywood adapts a Victorian novel and alters it to suit modern audiences? Like, what’s with the graphic sex scenes? What about Victorian morality standards? 1/3 #WutheringHeightsMovie

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Sep 3

Oh no!🫣 I have just watched the #WutheringHeightsMovie trailer, and I’m not impressed🙈 Sorry, but the novel will always be superior. I love Margot Robbie, but as a Victorianist, I feel compelled to defend Emily Brontë on this one. youtu.be/ID0rqEWrN44?...

"Wuthering Heights" | Official Teaser

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Sep 3

Currently reading for Chapter Two, Section Three of my thesis, which focuses on Mary Kingsley’s Travels in West Africa (1897). It’s a fascinating narrative! 📚

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you so much to Waterstones Nottingham for a wonderful evening, and of course, to the amazing Jacqueline Wilson, for being such a big part of mine, and so many others’ childhoods!🥺📚📖🌟 3/3

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Aug 26

I, like so many other girls, grew up reading books. It was a pleasure to hear her thoughts on her career, writing experience, and characters; she is such a lovely lady! 2/3

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Aug 26

Last night, I attended An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson, hosted by @waterstones.bsky.social at the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Nottingham. 1/3

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy 207th birthday to my favourite Brontë sister, Emily, and happy 67th birthday to one of my favourite musical artists, Kate Bush! Two amazingly talented women born on the same day, 140 years apart.

‘I will walk where my own nature would be leading.’ - Emily Brontë

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 25

Just renewed my @dickensfellowhq.bsky.social subscription. It’s good to be back!🎩📚

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 25

Every single day!

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 17

Yesterday I completed the first draft of Chapter Two, Section Two on Charles Dickens after having a bit of a break from thesis-writing. Current overall word count is about 42,000 words, so I’m now onto the countdown to 50,000. Feeling more determined than ever to finish my PhD.

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 13

Going to be on both, Janet☺️

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 13

I’m back on the other place if anybody’s still there 😅 Same username as before.

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thank you for being the best PhD supervisor; thank you for the wonderful meetings and the many, many laughs. I will keep your words of wisdom in my heart as I continue to write my thesis.

Rest peacefully, Simon ❤️

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jul 13

I attended Thursday’s lovely service in Durham to remember and celebrate this incredible man, who had such an exuberance for life and positively impacted every person he came into contact with: Professor Simon James.

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jun 29

I loved them!

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jun 17

Aw, thank you, Deborah. I’m not too sure what is happening regarding supervision arrangements yet, but I am assuming that my secondary supervisor, Dr Susan Valladares, will be taking the reins.

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jun 17

This is just one of the many lovely emails Simon sent me – he would always ensure that I took care of myself, and would always remind me not to email him while I was on holiday! His feedback on my thesis was ALWAYS positive, but constructive…

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Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you ❤️

Ayesha Gaye @ayeshagaye.bsky.social · Jun 16

My deepest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and to all staff and students at Durham University, who had the privilege of knowing him and working with him ❤️

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