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A concise and original introduction to a wide range of subjects—from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization—by the expert authors of the Very Short Introductions series. For wherever your curiosity may take you.

The Oxford Comment is a monthly podcast featuring insights from Oxford University Press authors, editors, and more.

In this Oxford Guide to Film Musicals, author Hannah Lewis gives listeners fascinating new insights into the development, style, and reception of the 2016 film musical La La Land. Directed by Damien Chazelle with music by Justin Hurwitz, the film tells the story of a romance between an aspiring actress and jazz pianist as the two pursue their dreams in Los Angeles. It uses a vintage form to tell a modern story and its blend of nostalgia and realism made it an instant classic even as it prompted a range of critical and audience responses.

Collection of 32 essays by American authors ranging from Benjamin Franklin to Emerson to Whitman to Henry James to Theodore Roosevelt. On subjects from the gout to insects with a 24 hour life span to old bachelors to leaves of grass to the odes of Horace. It seems to be an attempt to show off the Americans as writers. (Summary by JCarson) This collection was compiled by Brander Matthews.

William Morris initiated the genre of high fantasy in a number of short novels written toward the end of his life. But he had already experimented with the genre much earlier in stories written for the Oxford and Cambridge Magazine, which he launched as a student at Oxford University in 1856. Published posthumously in book form, and reprinted as the eighth volume of the celebrated Newcastle Forgotten Fantasy Library under the title Golden Wings and other Stories, these short stories make an entertaining collection that stands up well against Morris's mature work. - Summary by Phil Benson

Walter Waddington Shirley was made Regius Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Canon of Christ Church, Oxford in 1863. This short work comprises the text of a lecture he gave at Oxford University in January, 1866. In it, he describes the historical setting in which scholasticism flourished and then summarizes its features. - Summary by Barry Ganong

Some call music “the universal language”. But how many songs do you know in one of the world’s 6,000+ languages besides English? Every week, Dr Patrick Savage asks a guest who speaks one of those languages to share six songs from their own culture: old and new; happy and sad; music that makes you want to dance and want to sing. He also asks their thoughts on the science behind the world’s musical diversity. By understanding the diverse meanings and power of music around the world, we learn that music may not be a universal language, but it can bring us together when words fail.

The first of many yearly-published Oxford poetry books. - Summary by Campbell SchelpPoets include: Gerald H. Crow Eric Dickinson Esther Lilian Duff T. W. Earp Godfrey Elton (1892-1973) H. R. Freston (1891-1916) Russell Green Naomi M. Haldane (Mitchison) (1897-1999) H. C. Harwood A. L. Huxley (1894-1963) Leslie Phillips Jones R. S. Lambert (1894-1981) Agnes E. Murray Robert Nichols (1893-1944) Elizabeth Rendall (Milne) (1892-1985) L. Rice-Oxley Dorothy H. Rowe Dorothy L. Sayers (1893-1957) G. B. Smith (1894-1916) Eric Earnshaw Smith Hasan Shahid Suhrawardy (1890-1965) E. Graham Sutton J. R. R. ...

Welcome to the Oxford Adult ESL Conversations podcast, hosted by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, co-author of the Oxford Picture Dictionary and series director of the new Step Forward Second Edition. In this podcast series, Jayme is joined by Adult ESL educators, thought leaders, and advocates for candid conversations about topics important to teachers in this dynamic field.

The University of Oxford is a place rich with diverse talent and artistic desires. In an attempt to showcase a sliver of this world, Oxford PM will be featuring a local musician on a weekly basis to play some of their original music and sit down for an in-depth conversation on a variety of topics.

Welcome to The Music Makers Podcast - the podcast where Oxford Creativy Academy students share their creativity, passion, and the incredible projects they’re working on! Each week, we’ll explore the challenges, triumphs, and inspiration fueling our students. Get ready for an inside look into the minds of tomorrow’s brightest music industry professionals. If you’re keen to explore how you can become a part of the Oxford Creative Academy community - visit www.oxfordcreativeacademy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remastered reimagines classic and contemporary Oxford poetry with a delicious blend of music and visual art, made purely for pleasure. Step away from your day and enjoy a moment of the sublime. It's on the House. Remastered Vignettes 1-8 are curated by the Oxford Writers' House Podcasting Fellow, Isabel Galwey.

At Oxford, Tom Brown encounters new ideas, friendships, and challenges in this sequel to "Tom Brown’s School Days." A look into 19th-century student life with humor and heart.

Gerard Hoffnung at the Oxford Union, Dec 4th 1958 presents an unforgettable evening of wit, whimsy, and musical merriment courtesy of the beloved humorist and musician, Gerard Hoffnung. Taking center stage at the prestigious Oxford Union on December 4th, 1958, Hoffnung charmed and delighted audiences with his unique blend of comedic brilliance and musical talent.

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History is always in the making, and Oxford Road is always making history. Take an audio tour with us and discover the many stories being told by the Oxford Road community 30 years from now.

Join Oxford University student Nancy Gittus for a journey into the heart of a university and city that have shaped some of the world’s greatest literature. From the worried jottings of Samuel Johnson to the fiery sermons of John Donne, Nancy uncovers the way Oxford’s libraries, traditions, tutors, rivalries, and chance encounters left a lasting impression on generations of writers.

Zuleika Dobson, full title Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story, is a 1911 novel by Max Beerbohm, a satire of undergraduate life at Oxford. It was his only novel, but was nonetheless very successful. This satire includes the famous line "Death cancels all engagements" and presents a corrosive view of Edwardian Oxford. In 1998, the Modern Library ranked Zuleika Dobson 59th on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. The book largely employs a third-person narrator limited to the character of Zuleika (pronounced "Zu-lee-ka", not "Zu-like-a"), then shifting to ...

Join first year student Eloise Weaver, as she embarks on a journey through Oxonia: a dreamy landscape where fiction entwines with the true literary history of Oxford. As she explores the enchanting streets of Oxford, Eloise meets beloved characters and the brilliant minds behind them—past and present. Eloise’s adventures are fantasy, but the authors, people, and ideas she encounters are as real as you and I.

Welcome to The Future Unleashed, a thought-provoking podcast series from Lincoln College, University of Oxford. As the College approaches its 600th anniversary, we take this opportunity to lift our gaze to the horizon of the next six centuries to ask, “What does the future hold?”The series is hosted by Lincoln alumna, broadcaster and journalist Helen O'Hara who presents this question to alumni who are all experts in their diverse fields. In an era increasingly dominated by streaming platforms and AI, we discuss the future of entertainment and the novel, and delve into pressing issues ...