Literature, Art and Oxford
by Oxford University
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Description
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
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Walcott and Naipaul: History and Myth | Catherine Brown, Lecturer in English Literature, compares West Indian writers Derek Walcott and Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul on their attitudes towards history and myth Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http | 10/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Brought to Book: Book History and the Idea of Literature | 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 Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share | 3/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Hobbit at the Bodleian: World Book Day | 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. Creative Commons Attribution-Non | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass | 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 Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales; http://creativecommon | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 4 Episodes |
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