John Carey, The Intellectuals and the Masses
I worked for my PhD in the later 1980s in an intellectual environment in which New Historicism was only just becoming a thing. Fifteen years later, when I moved back … Continue reading
Vulpes Random: Kate’s new site
BookFox Kate calling, aka the podcaster formerly known as Why I Really Like This Book. After three years of podding in the ethersphere, I’m taking my podcasting equipment back to earth … Continue reading
The Unexpected Professor: An Oxford Life in Books by John Carey
I love books about books. I love memoirs. And, having been living in Oxford for getting on ten years, I love reading about my adopted home. Happily all three come … Continue reading
In Conversation with Rowan Williams
Rowan Williams’ resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury in March last year may have come as a shock to some; but his return to academic life, as Master of Magdalene College, … Continue reading
VL Q&A: Mary Beard
(Originally posted: January 7, 2011) In honour of Professor Mary Beard’s recent series, Meet the Romans, we’re republishing our 2011 Q&A in which the outspoken historian discusses popular history, blogging … Continue reading
VL Q&A: Mary Beard
Mary Beard is Professor of Classics at Cambridge University, Classics Editor of the Times Literary Supplement and the author of the blog A Don’s Life. She has made numerous television … Continue reading
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