Writings of D. K. Broster. Some otherwise unpublished writings of D. K. Broster, reproduced here by kind permission of the Principal and Fellows of St. Hilda’s College, Oxford, in whose Archive I obtained them. Currently comprising miscellaneous short non-fiction pieces about her life and writing; in future should also include some short stories.
Historical sources about D. K. Broster. Some contemporary things written about D. K. Broster, currently including a newspaper article and an interview.
Origins and inspiration. Some commentary on how The Flight of the Heron came to be.
The publication history of The Flight of the Heron. Some information on the publication history and different editions of The Flight of the Heron: including ebook and audiobook editions, illustrated editions, omnibuses including the sequels and translations alongside the various reprints and new editions.
Contemporary reviews and responses. A collection of reviews of The Flight of the Heron published in response to the early editions. As these are old enough to be in the public domain, I’ve reproduced the text of each review as far as is available.
Literary commentary and writings. Links to/details of more recent literary writings about the book, including general overviews of Broster’s work and analysis of some aspects of The Flight of the Heron in particular.
Adaptations. Information about radio, TV and stage adaptations of The Flight of the Heron.
Contemporary reviews and responses. A collection of reviews of Kidnapped published in response to the first editions in 1886-7. As with the reviews of Flight of the Heron, I’ve included the full text of each review as far as it’s available.
Adaptations. Information about adaptations of Kidnapped in a variety of media.