Shakespeare in a Divided America - Lessons for Today and Tomorrow
Explore Shakespeare's enduring relevance in modern America through expert insights on his plays' impact on politics, culture, and society, highlighting their power to unite diverse audiences.
Raven Leilani in Conversation with Jesse McCarthy - Writers Speak Series
Acclaimed author Raven Leilani discusses her work and creative process with Harvard professor Jesse McCarthy, exploring themes of race, art, and contemporary literature in this engaging literary conversation.
On Crossing Borders - Literary Responses to Colonization
Viet Thanh Nguyen explores literary responses to colonization, focusing on forms that cross or abolish borders and invent new styles like "horrific surrealism" to address ongoing political, economic, and cultural consequences.
Margaret Atwood: Old Babes in the Wood - A Literary Conversation
Award-winning author Margaret Atwood discusses her new short story collection "Old Babes in the Wood" and explores themes from her acclaimed works in a thought-provoking conversation with Scott Tong.
Shakespeare Plays with Words - The Art of Shakespearean Language
Explore Shakespeare's linguistic mastery with UCSD Professor Ursula Meyer as she delves into the Bard's wordplay, revealing the artistry and power behind his language in this engaging TEDx talk.
Writers Speak - Rachel Cohen in Conversation with Claire Messud
Engaging dialogue between authors Rachel Cohen and Claire Messud, exploring literary craft, creative processes, and the art of writing in contemporary times.
The Psychochronology of Everyday Life - Time in Graphic Memoir
Alison Bechdel explores visual strategies for depicting time in graphic memoirs, from unconscious simultaneity to mortality, showcasing her innovative approaches to capturing life's temporal complexities.
Literature
In 12 episodes, John Green is back to talk about books. That’s right, more Crash Course Literature! The analyses and books chosen in this course are based on introductory college-level curriculum and the AP Literature guidelines.
The Artistry and Scholarship of Shakespeare
Explore Shakespeare's enduring impact through expert insights on his artistry, characters, and relevance across generations. Delve into Hamlet's complexities and the Bard's timeless themes.
古典文学の窓から見えた人との向き合いかた
古典文学研究を通じて得られた対話の洞察を共有。作品の深い理解が人との向き合い方に与える影響を探り、コミュニケーションの新たな視点を提供する。
The Cryptography of Edgar Allan Poe
Explore Edgar Allan Poe's cryptography techniques and their modern applications in this intriguing talk by Robert Weiss, blending literature and cybersecurity.
Utopia - Reclaiming My Origin Story
Explore rural queerness and identity reclamation through personal narrative and Queer Theory, offering insights on self-discovery and the power of returning to one's roots.
Poetically Opaque or Other John Updike Quotes
Explore John Updike's poetic quotes and literary insights in this thought-provoking discussion on the enigmatic nature of language and meaning.
The Art of Nostalgia
Explore the art of nostalgia through literary texts and its hidden philosophy, delving into the power of memories and their impact on our lives and perspectives.
FR Leavis's "The Great Tradition" - Session 2
Explore FR Leavis's influential literary criticism in "The Great Tradition," examining key concepts and their impact on English literature analysis.
FR Leavis's "The Great Tradition" - Session 1
Explore FR Leavis's influential literary criticism in "The Great Tradition," examining his approach to evaluating and canonizing English novels.
Reading Women in Literature: The Semiotic Way
Explore semiotics to uncover marginalized female voices in literature. Challenge traditional interpretations and recognize women's subtle resistance to patriarchal structures in texts and life.
When Will Computers Understand Shakespeare?
Explore computational challenges in understanding Shakespeare's 64th sonnet and potential solutions, examining progress in AI language comprehension.
Cosmograms - Narrating as Worlding in Speculative Fiction
Explore narrative cosmograms through speculative fiction, examining how literary works create holistic world representations and meaning-making systems beyond analytical distinctions and specialization.
Storytelling and Connection | Jennifer Gavin | TEDxEastchester School District
How connecting through storytelling is the most prolific and essential form of communication that exists Jennifer Gavin is a dedicated English teacher at Eastchester High School within the Eastchester Union Free School District, bringing over a decade of classroom experience to her role. She inspir
Reclaiming The Voices of Ancient Women | Sofia Zoido | TEDxThe Global College Youth
“Reclaiming The Voices of Ancient Women Through Classical Retellings” explores how women in classical texts, especially those from the Trojan War, have been silenced or misrepresented. Inspired by Costanza Casati's modern retelling of Clytemnestra, Sofia examines how reinterpreting these stories can