Tag Archive: fanny & Stella review

Mar 21

A Word from Neil McKenna – Terry Eagleton and ‘casual homophobia’

  A Word from Neil McKenna  – Terry Eagleton and ‘casual homophobia’ Several people have asked me to explain the background and circumstances which led me to publish the full, unedited text of my letter to the London Review of Books. In particular, they have asked why I have accused Terry Eagleton of ‘casual homophobia’. So here …

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Mar 07

Tales of a Victorian sensation – by Charles Thomson, The Yellow Advertiser

Charles Thomson wrote the following review which appeared in The Yellow Advertiser, Basildon edition.  He has captured the energy and spirit of the book very well. TRANSVESTITE prostitutes will take centre stage at an Essex Book Festival event in two weeks. Author Neil McKenna will appear at Chelmsford Library to discuss his new book, ‘Fanny and …

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