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Reading the Odyssey
-Study the literary genre of the Greek epic, either at the Library or online.
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Shirley Williams: A Life in Politics
The legacy of a woman who changed the course of British politics.
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Africa Writes: Blitz Bazawule
Ghanaian polymath Blitz Bazawule in conversation with Irenosen Okojie
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The Edge of Here: Storytelling, Theatre and Music
A special Africa Writes evening of enchanting performances.
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Africa Writes: Kwame Dawes and Claudia Rankine in conversation
Poets Kwame Dawes and Claudia Rankine close this year’s festival with an exploration of its theme ‘Intangible ...
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Josephine Hart Poetry Hour: A Tribute to Seamus Heaney
An anniversary event on National Poetry Day.
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Laurence Engel and Roly Keating in Conversation
National libraries in the modern world.
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A Stroke of the Pen: Terry Pratchett’s Lost Stories
The discovery of 20 lost tales.
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The PEN Pinter Prize 2023: Michael Rosen
The annual award for freedom of expression in literature.
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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Saluting our Sisters
Coming together in a red table style discussion, these visionary women will discuss the realities of building a ...
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The Carmen Talks: Honouring the Virago founder Carmen Callil
In their 50th year, Virago marks the first anniversary of the death their founder, Carmen Callil, author and genius ...
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WritersMosaic Presents: Abolition and the Atlantic Slave Trade
Writer Bonnie Greer and historian SI Martin explore Britain’s role in the Atlantic slave trade for the launch of ...
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Hilary Mantel: A Life in Writing
The final book by one of this country’s greatest writers.
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Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch
With Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent.
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The Dark is Rising and Other Stories: Susan Cooper and Natalie Haynes in Conversation
Are you afraid of the dark?
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