A special seminar held at the Postcolonial Writing and Theory Seminar at Wadham College on 2nd May 2013.
Walcott and Naipaul: History and Myth
26/10/2011 | 53min
Catherine Brown, Lecturer in English Literature, compares West Indian writers Derek Walcott and Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul on their attitudes towards history and myth.
Brought to Book: Book History and the Idea of Literature
09/3/2011 | 1h
Professor Paul Eggert, University of New South Wales, gives the 17th Annual D.F. McKenzie lecture on the subject of books and gives a case study of Henry Lawson, Australian author of Where the Billy Boils.
The Hobbit at the Bodleian: World Book Day
13/4/2010 | 11min
Judith Priestman, curator of the Bodleian library, discusses the World Book Day 2010 exhibition, where a selection of J.R.R. Tolkien's original artwork which was used to illustrate The Hobbit, was on display to the public.
Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass
13/4/2010 | 54min
Acclaimed author of His Dark Materials Philip Pullman is interviewed by Margaret Kean on his new book, his influences and his method for writing stories.
Podcasts exploring the relationship between literary works and the artwork and Oxford. From J.R.R Tolkien to Philip Pullman, authors have been inspired by Oxford; the architecture, history and culture of the city. This podcast series includes lectures and events which celebrate and explore the literature and art inspired by Oxford