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Join Angolan writer Israel Campos for an exploration of memory, identity and storytelling in contemporary Angolan literature. Drawing on his latest book Baloiço de Memória (Swing of Memory), a collection of short stories published in the year marking the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence, Campos reflects on the connections between personal memories and the collective...
How does Dante's 700-year-old poem shape modern gaming, film, and music? Join Dr Laura Lucia Rossi, explore literature’s great adventure, and play judge in Dante's circles. Book your spot now! What does a 700-year-old Italian poem have to do with modern life? More than you might think. In this lively session, Dr Laura Lucia Rossi...
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, released in July 2026, has certainly got people talking! But how does this latest Hollywood adaptation compare with earlier versions of Homer’s epic? What makes its hero, Odysseus, such a fascinating and controversial character? And why do ancient stories continue to capture our imaginations and provoke strong reactions? Join us for...
Talk: The life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and their meaning for today by Dr Sarah Hudspith Find out about the life of 19th-century Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky and the events that led him to write his intense, thrilling novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. Discover how Dostoevsky is viewed in Russia...