English literature

Step into stories that span centuries and continents.

Whether you're curious about Gothic chills, the pulse of European revolutions, or witty wordplay in classic plays, our English Literature courses bring iconic texts - and thoughtful discussions - to life.

21st Century Women Writers: Human/Nature

21st Century Women Writers: Human/Nature

10 weekly sessions on campus from Tuesday 30 September, 11am-1pm.

The Monthly Novel: Classic Detectives

The Monthly Novel: Classic Detectives

3 monthly sessions on campus from Friday 10 October, 11am-2pm.

Hugo and France

European Literature in Translation: Revolution and Rebellion in Novels by Flaubert, Hugo and France

10 weekly sessions on campus from Friday 3 October, 11am-1pm.

European Literature in Translation: Early European Giants

European Literature in Translation: Early European Giants

10 weekly sessions on campus from Thursday 2 October, 6-7pm.

Reading Elizabeth Taylor: Novels of the 1940s and 1950s

Reading Elizabeth Taylor: Novels of the 1940s and 1950s

5 weekly sessions on campus from Wednesday 1 October, 11am-1pm.

Henrik Ibsen: Master Builder

Henrik Ibsen: Master Playwright

5 weekly sessions on campus from Thursday 2 October, 2-4pm.

Shakespeare on the Couch: Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare on the Couch: Much Ado About Nothing

A single session on campus on Saturday 6 December, 10am-4pm.

Myth and Legacy

Byron: Man, Myth and Legacy

A single session on campus on Saturday 6 December, 10am-4pm.

The Rise of the Gothic: 1764-1831

The Rise of the Gothic: 1764-1831

10 weekly online sessions from Tuesday 7 October, 6-7.30pm.