History, culture & writing

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Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.

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  1. The Trojan War (continued): History or Myth?
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Michael Duigan
    The poetry of Homer and other myths tell us about the ‘abduction of Helen’ and the destruction of a city. Do archaeology and contemporary state archives support this epic tradition?
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
  2. Asian fictions
    Course start date:  Wed 17 Jan 2024

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Aamer Hussein
    A selection of 20th century classics from South Asia, China, Korea and Japan, in English and in translation, which have a lasting impact on world literature. These include Yasunari Kawabata's haunting story of reunion and revenge, Beauty and Sadness, Fumiko Enchi's exploration of a complex triangular relationship, Masks, R.K Narayan's story of love, deception and faith, The Guide, Kamala Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve, the miniature saga of a woman's life in rural India, and the stories of Eileen Chang and Park Kyongni.
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £183.00 Concession £149.00
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