Alex Shenstone
Hi there! I'm Alex Shenstone (He/Him), a UK-based trans writer and Master's student. I love writing poetry, prose, script, anything really - though I do like playing with the darker themes of our world 🖤
Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Selected work (59 publications)
Seaglass Literary, 2022Seaglass Literary, 2022University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2022University of Lincoln - Student Life, 2022
There Are Two PhrasesThis poem is an adaptation of the opening speech from Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet, and displays the difference between love and actually being in love.
poetry
We Do Not Drown In Our Shadowed WatersThis traditional Shakespearean sonnet displays the struggle to survive as a gay person in love in a harsh world, with a happy ending.
poetry
Why We Wear A PoppyThe article explains the origin of the poppy as a sign of commemoration for soldiers, showing how it has become the huge symbol of remembrance it is today.
article
Must-Watch Climate DocumentariesThis article goes into a number of incredibly informative documentaries, which all highlight how our world is being devasted by the effects of climate change.
article
Links
The Lincoln Review Interview with Alex ShenstoneI was interviewed by the lovely people at Chillsubs, about my experience working as one of the editing cohort of The Lincoln Review!The Fresher Take PodcastI've had the privilege of being a co-host of The Fresher Take Podcast, a sort-of-monthly podcast which focuses on topics surrounding mental health, married together with the student experience!
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