Word: romps
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...stay close to books." She developed an interest in lesbian and gay genre fiction, and completed a Ph.D. on gay and lesbian historical fiction. Her associated research into London's colorful demimonde of music halls and vaudeville led directly to her first novel, Tipping the Velvet (1998), a picaresque romp - and an unabashedly lesbian love story. "Writing it was a breeze," she recalls with a grin. "I wrote it in about 18 months, right after I finished my Ph.D." Her second novel, Affinity, followed in 1999, delving into the 19th century worlds of spiritualism and women's prisons, and then...
...seems to have decided to focus on her character’s misery. While her interpretation of the role is skillful, it is wholly inappropriate for this film. Her seriousness jars with the farcical acting of her co-stars. There is no place for depression in the frivolous romp that the film claims to be. Additionally, two of the other lead characters, Robert Windemere (Mark Umbers, “The Merchant of Venice”) and the wonderfully named Lord Darlington (Stephen Cambell Moore, “Bright Young Things”), are so instantly forgettable that it is lucky...
...sound takes them another step away from the mainstream. Still, the new LP has plenty of hummability. If you’re a fan of the band, you should buy this album for “Sukie” alone; it’s a fun, sassy, organ-driven romp that’s destined to become a staple of their live shows. And if you haven’t yet discovered Belle and Sebastian, do yourself a favor and pick up “If You’re Feeling Sinister.” Your rainy days will improve...
...Friday’s romp over Columbia, Harvard exploded for its highest scoring output of the season with 86 points. The team’s previous high was 80 points against Colgate on January 2. The Crimson was on fire throughout the game, especially in the first half, when it shot 52 percent from the floor and 4-of-5 from three-point range. For the game, Harvard shot 64 percent from downtown, well above its season average of 33 percent. “This is hands down as good as any team I’ve ever...
...AROUND THE ECACSt. Lawrence has long been the top ECAC team according to the national rankings, but this weekend it finally climbed to the top of the league standings.The Saints finished the weekend with 22 points after a 3-1 defeat of No. 8 Princeton and a 7-1 romp over Quinnipiac.No. 9 Clarkson had a chance to keep pace, but an overtime goal by Princeton’s Annie Greenwood broke a scoreless tie and gave the Tigers the victory on the road. Both the Golden Knights and Princeton went 1-1 over the weekend, giving each team...