Dr Nicola Wilson, Department of English Literature A Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing Event
English Literature
The Jungle Book: more than just an imperialist tale for children?
Is Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book a simple allegory for colonial rule in India? Or is it about what it is to belong, and to be human? Ahead of her…Read More >
Ayn Rand from the left: questioning Rand through literary theory, questioning literary theory through Rand
A one-day conference at the University of Reading Speakers: Professor Ian Parker – Rand, Libertarianism and Psychoanalysis Dr Jan de Vos – Rand and Psychologization Dr Krissie West – Atlas…Read More >
Ayn Rand from the left: academics gather to examine Trump’s favourite author
Ayn Rand’s books have been made into films, topped bestseller lists and admired by capitalists from Reagan to Trump. Until now, left-leaning thinkers have failed to take her seriously –…Read More >
Digital Epitaphs Workshop
Digital Epitaphs A workshop at the University of Reading Friday 18th May, 11am-12.30pm Edith Morley 175 ‘To afford a subject for heroic poems is the privilege of very few, but every…Read More >
Jon Smith: Vibrant localism: the story of Common Ground
MERL SEMINAR SERIES: RURAL RIDERS AND RADICALS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE AND MERL SPEAKER SERIES 2018 Booking recommended – BOOK TICKETS VENUE: The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1…Read More >
James Grande: Radical Tours and Rustic Harangues
MERL SEMINAR SERIES: RURAL RIDERS AND RADICALS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE AND MERL SPEAKER SERIES 2018 Booking recommended – BOOK TICKETS VENUE: The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1…Read More >
Simon Kovesi: John Clare and Place
MERL SEMINAR SERIES: RURAL RIDERS AND RADICALS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE AND MERL SPEAKER SERIES 2018 Booking recommended – BOOK TICKETS VENUE: The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1…Read More >
Grisly ‘love poem’ anniversary allows reflection on changing attitudes towards women
by Professor Peter Stoneley, Head of Department, English Literature, University of Reading A poem about a man who murdered his wife isn’t an obvious choice for Valentine’s Day, but Oscar…Read More >
Clover Stroud: The Wild Other: On Landscape and Grief
MERL SEMINAR SERIES: RURAL RIDERS AND RADICALS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LITERATURE AND MERL SPEAKER SERIES 2018 Booking recommended – BOOK TICKETS VENUE: The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, RG1…Read More >
