This course will focus on works by four of the era's major figures - Anthony Trollope, George Eliot, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy - identifying how the century's main preoccupations find substance in the work of its greatest writers.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
From Chaucer to the latest detective fiction, Oxford has been the setting for stories of all kinds. This walking tour, plus lunch, will examine Oxford's literary pre-eminence, discover literary connections and share some tall tales.
The MSt in Literature and Arts is an interdisciplinary Oxford University master’s, which encompasses literature, history, art, architectural history, political thought and the history of ideas.
Explore English literature in depth with this unique three-week Oxford University summer school held at Exeter College, with options for both undergraduate and graduate-level study.
Explore your passion. Expand your horizons. Create your own unique Oxford University programme with the part-time and flexible Undergraduate Certificate of Higher Education.
Some of the great writers of the Victorian period were women. Find out how they portrayed women's issues and lives in such compelling fiction.
This course is for anyone who would like to learn to read beneath the surface, pay attention to language and form, and become a critical reader.
Literary theory offers powerful tools for understanding how texts work and why they matter. This course introduces key ideas in an accessible way, showing how theory can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of literature.
Many readers enjoy Austen's novels, but what makes them so special and enduring? Learn to analyse Austen's characteristic style and techniques and thus gain an enhanced appreciation of her art.
If you have ever been daunted by terms such as 'modernism', 'magic realism' or 'postmodern', this is the course for you.
Explore the art and power of poetry through close reading, study, and discussion of one classic poem per week. This introductory course helps students sharpen skills of critical thinking and analysis, and uncovers the timeless artistry behind great poems
During this course, we shall spend time getting to know a range of Shakespeare's plays in detail, supplementing this knowledge with information about their historical background, their theatrical history, and current critical debates.