King Henry II 👑
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21st King of England (1154-1189).
Me and my mate Thomas Becket, having a good time putting things right that once went wrong. Until he called me Tetchy. TETCHY? I'LL SHOW HIM TETCHY.
Me and my mate Thomas Becket, having a good time putting things right that once went wrong. Until he called me Tetchy. TETCHY? I'LL SHOW HIM TETCHY.
"Who is buried in Grant's Tomb?"
December 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"Who is buried in Grant's Tomb?"
And one of the finest writers of all time, the man behind the Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo continues to write amazing page-turners from almost 200 years ago.
The 4th Musketeers book was terrific and I'm currently on the final one, The Man In The Iron Mask.
The 4th Musketeers book was terrific and I'm currently on the final one, The Man In The Iron Mask.
December 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
And one of the finest writers of all time, the man behind the Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo continues to write amazing page-turners from almost 200 years ago.
The 4th Musketeers book was terrific and I'm currently on the final one, The Man In The Iron Mask.
The 4th Musketeers book was terrific and I'm currently on the final one, The Man In The Iron Mask.
My favourite books of the year seem to have been children's fantasy books or criminal investigations.
The Wizard of Oz sequels are much more fun than the first book, witty too.
Rumpole needs no explanation, but a real-life 1800s Irish detective in Scotland impresses with his luck and reasoning.
The Wizard of Oz sequels are much more fun than the first book, witty too.
Rumpole needs no explanation, but a real-life 1800s Irish detective in Scotland impresses with his luck and reasoning.
December 30, 2025 at 5:23 PM
My favourite books of the year seem to have been children's fantasy books or criminal investigations.
The Wizard of Oz sequels are much more fun than the first book, witty too.
Rumpole needs no explanation, but a real-life 1800s Irish detective in Scotland impresses with his luck and reasoning.
The Wizard of Oz sequels are much more fun than the first book, witty too.
Rumpole needs no explanation, but a real-life 1800s Irish detective in Scotland impresses with his luck and reasoning.
Good choices, but I have my own guy :)
December 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Good choices, but I have my own guy :)
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More on the genius of the Asterix translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
Asterix in translation: the genius of Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
As promised in a previous blog entry, what follows is a discussion of the translation of some of my favourite Asterix gags. The translators’ modus operandi was to include as many jokes in the Engli…
auntymuriel.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
More on the genius of the Asterix translations by Anthea Bell and Derek Hockridge
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
(the “rather, old fruit” exchange is one of my favourite gags)
auntymuriel.com/2012/12/23/a...
Dune on the Orient Express
December 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Dune on the Orient Express
I do love Val Guest’s work…
December 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I do love Val Guest’s work…
Oh wow, you’ve seen it? I was just marvelling at the crazy title!
December 28, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Oh wow, you’ve seen it? I was just marvelling at the crazy title!