Events

What's on in English Literature.

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Oct 21 2023 -

Alice Thornton’s Books: God’s Seventeenth-Century Handmaid

An in-person lecture by Dr Suzanne Trill (English Literature) in Durham Cathedral on the subject of Alice Thornton's manuscripts and what they can tell us about women's lives in the 17th century.

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Oct 11 2023 -

Guthrie Drama Seminar Series: Jenny Sealey and Mike Kenny

A free and in-person conversation, Q&A and masterclass from Jenny Sealey and Mike Kelly of Graeae Theatre on the subjects of BSL and disability-led theatre.

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Oct 06 2023 -

‘Poetry, Creativity, and Deprofessionalisation’: Amit Chaudhuri in Conversation

A conversation with Amit Chaudhuri, winner of the 2022 James Tait Black Prize in Biography, celebrating the launch of his latest publication, Sweet Shop: New and Selected Poems.

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Aug 28 2023 -

The Idea of Home

A discussion between Marjorie Lofti (MSc in Creative Writing) and Dina Nayeri on each of their new books as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 25 2023 -

Living in Colour

A discussion with Michael Pedersen (LLC's upcoming Writer in Residence) and artist David Shrigley on each of their new books, as well as love and loss, at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 22 2023 -

Interpret Magazine at the Book Fringe

An evening of poetry readings in multiple languages from a range of poets featured in Interpret Magazine, including several LLC alumni. Part of the Book Fringe.

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Aug 21 2023 -

An evening with Jane McKie, Lauren Pope, Allie Kerper & Anne-Laure Coxam

An evening of discussion and readings from Jane McKie (Creative Writing), Lauren Pope (MSc and PhD in Creative Writing, SUISS Summer School Administrative Manager), Allie Kerper (MSc in Creative Writing) and Anne-Laure Coxam. Part of the Book Fringe.

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Aug 21 2023 -

Creature Future

A conversation between David Farrier (University of Edinburgh), Katherine Rundell and Dan Richards about life on a human planet and what we risk losing to rapid climate change as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 19 2023 -

Our City, Our Stories

A poetry reading by Jane McKie (English Literature) and other writers from the anthology 'Spaces Open: Poems for West Port Garden' as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Aug 18 2023 -

Damian Barr Literary Salon

An evening of readings by and discussions between a host of authors, featuring upcoming Writer in Residence, Michael Pedersen. Hosted by Damian Barr and part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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