Welcome to The Last Dam Word from the Review team at The Beaver, a Beaver Sound creation! We’ll be coming to you at the end of each month to chat about the good, the bad and ugly of arts and culture.
For January we rave about 1917, debate short stories vs novels, and discuss who’s been snubbed from award season! Our presenters are Zehra Jafree, Amber Iglesia, Molly Horner !
Edited and produced by Yasmina O’Sullivan.
Illustration by Raphaelle Camarcat .
Music by Ash Layo .
An anonymous writer explores the romance genre, suggesting literary depctions of women should be subject to feminist critique.
Yearning, losing, and memory: Aysha explores the lasting impact of love through poetry.
Sadiyya paints a picture of intimacy and connection through a poetic exploration of love and space.
Skye speaks to Linda, the founder of Angel-based Imperfect Art, a creative space for anyone to try out some art!
Aaina explores how for many Indians, love is less a private choice than a controlled privilege, shaped by family, caste, class and power rather than individual freedom.
