Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass

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Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass

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55 minutes

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Apr 13, 2010

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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.

Released:

Apr 13, 2010

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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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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. by Literature, Art and Oxford
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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. by Literature, Art and Oxford
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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. by Literature, Art and 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. by Literature, Art and Oxford
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Achebe and the African Writers Series: A special seminar held at the Postcolonial Writing and Theory Seminar at Wadham College on 2nd May 2013. by Literature, Art and Oxford
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Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass

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