English and Scottish Literature Research Events: David Taylor In brief Date - 13 October 2023 Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square Speaker - Dr David Taylor (University of Oxford) Chair - Dr Rebecca Tierney-Hynes Title - 'A Portrait of the Actor as Still Life: Hazlitt’s Kemble' About the speaker Dr David Taylor specialises in British literature and culture from the mid 17th to the mid 19th century, with particular interests in theatre and in the relation between words and images. In addition to these areas, he has published work on satire and parody, oratory, and the cultural history of Shakespeare. He is a founding member of the R/18 Collective, a group of scholars that works with theatre makers to revive forgotten plays of the Restoration and 18th century. David has published two books, 'Theatres of Opposition: Empire, Revolution, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan' (2012) and 'The Politics of Parody: A Literary History of Caricature, 1760–1830' (2018). He has also co-edited 'The Oxford Handbook of the Georgian Theatre, 1737-1832' (2014) and published articles and essays that consider writers spanning the long eighteenth century – from Rochester to Wordsworth and from Johnson to Edgeworth and Byron – through the many lenses of performance. About the events series Each year, English and Scottish Literature hosts a variety of exciting research events featuring a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues. Events are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature? We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature Oct 13 2023 16.00 - 17.30 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: David Taylor Join us for an in-person seminar by Dr David Taylor (University of Oxford) entitled 'A Portrait of the Actor as Still Life: Hazlitt’s Kemble'. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
English and Scottish Literature Research Events: David Taylor In brief Date - 13 October 2023 Venue - Lecture Theatre G.03, 50 George Square Speaker - Dr David Taylor (University of Oxford) Chair - Dr Rebecca Tierney-Hynes Title - 'A Portrait of the Actor as Still Life: Hazlitt’s Kemble' About the speaker Dr David Taylor specialises in British literature and culture from the mid 17th to the mid 19th century, with particular interests in theatre and in the relation between words and images. In addition to these areas, he has published work on satire and parody, oratory, and the cultural history of Shakespeare. He is a founding member of the R/18 Collective, a group of scholars that works with theatre makers to revive forgotten plays of the Restoration and 18th century. David has published two books, 'Theatres of Opposition: Empire, Revolution, and Richard Brinsley Sheridan' (2012) and 'The Politics of Parody: A Literary History of Caricature, 1760–1830' (2018). He has also co-edited 'The Oxford Handbook of the Georgian Theatre, 1737-1832' (2014) and published articles and essays that consider writers spanning the long eighteenth century – from Rochester to Wordsworth and from Johnson to Edgeworth and Byron – through the many lenses of performance. About the events series Each year, English and Scottish Literature hosts a variety of exciting research events featuring a fantastic range of guest speakers and colleagues. Events are free and everyone is welcome. No booking is required. Are you interested in a PhD in English Literature? We offer two PhDs: one in English Literature; and one in Creative Writing. Working with colleagues in LLC and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about PhD study in English Literature Oct 13 2023 16.00 - 17.30 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: David Taylor Join us for an in-person seminar by Dr David Taylor (University of Oxford) entitled 'A Portrait of the Actor as Still Life: Hazlitt’s Kemble'. Lecture Theatre G.03 50 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9LH Find the venue: 50 George Square
Oct 13 2023 16.00 - 17.30 English and Scottish Literature Research Events: David Taylor Join us for an in-person seminar by Dr David Taylor (University of Oxford) entitled 'A Portrait of the Actor as Still Life: Hazlitt’s Kemble'.
