Curated Video
Contemporary Chinese Literature
Chinese scholar and literary translator Michael Berry (UCLA) gives us some recommendations for stimulating contemporary Chinese literature.
Schooling Online
Virginia Woolf's A Room of One's Own - Theme of Truth and Integrity in Writing
What is textual integrity? Virginia Woolf has the answer: it’s the Holy Grail for writers, especially those who write fiction! In her essay A Room of One’s Own, Woolf explains why truth and integrity are crucial, and how writers can...
Curated Video
Jane Austen: What Did She Look Like? | Her Story & Face Revealed | Royalty Now
Jane Austen: What did she really look like? Facial Re-creations of the famous author of Pride and Prejudice & History Documentary. Timestamps: 0:00 Early Life & First Writings 3:28 First Love 5:22 Prolific Period 7:25 Time in Bath 10:58...
Vlogbrothers
Vital Status Report from NYC
In which Hank mostly goofs off with friends in New York. But, of course, there's a good bit of Paper Towns talk as well.
The Art Assignment
How to Visit an Art Museum | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
In which we go to The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City, Missouri, and give you some pointers on how to visit an art museum. Seems easy enough, but there are ways to maximize your experience. What are your museum tricks...
The Art Assignment
Sorted Books Highlights | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
This week Sarah and John discuss some of their favorite responses to Nina Katchadourian's assignment Sorted Books.
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Life in her teens and twenties
How old would you be to join ballroom events? When did she start writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 4
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Toni Morrison
Toni Morrison (born Chloe Anthony Wofford), was born on the 18th February 1931. She was an American novelist, editor, and educator whose novels focused on the experience of Black Americans, particularly emphasizing Black women's...
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: An overview of Jane Austen
What is the importance of this house? Why was the house preserved or rescued later? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 1
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Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: The story behind the house
What type of house would this have been at the time? What does pseudo-gentry mean? How much of her personal life did she express in her writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 2
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Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Jane Austen's character
What was Jane Austen like? How old was she when she died and what happened to Cassandra? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 6
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: The trailblazer
Why was Jane Austen faced with obstacles at every step of her life? Why was she an important human being? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 5
History Hit
The Death of Jane Austen by Lucy Worsley
Famous the world over for her wit, social observation and insight into the lives of early 19th century women, Jane Austen remains one of the Britain’s most respected and beloved novelists. She famously lived a ‘life without incident’,...
History Hit
Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen: Jane Austen's bedroom
What was her relationship with her sister Cassandra like? Was Cassandra a great writer or did Jane have natural talent? Did her mother and sister disapprove of her writing? Lucy Worsley on The Death of Jane Austen, Part 3
Curated Video
John Rollin Ridge: the Native American Novelist Like No Other
We've had some great American Novelists? You've read some of them in school, right? But one writer you've probably never heard of is John Rollin Ridge, aka Yellow Bird: the first Native American to ever publish a novel about a fictitious...
Boulder Creek International
C.S. Lewis: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of a Beloved Author
C.S. Lewis part 2 of11: The video is a collection of different scenes and quotes, showcasing the inspiration and legacy of CS Lewis, particularly in the creation of Narnia. It also highlights the recent opening of CS Lewis Square in...
Press Association
Lee Child receives honorary doctorate from Coventry University
Footage of Lee Child receiving an honorary doctorate from Coventry University in recognition of his experience in broadcasting and achievements as a novelist.
The 68-year-old British author, whose real name is James Grant, was born in...
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Irish author Colm Toibin tours the West Bank to collect material for an anthology of essays on 50 years of Israeli occupation
AUTHOR TOIBIN TOURS THE WEST BANKNotebook in hand, acclaimed Irish author Colm Toibin walks into Hebron to observe Israeli military rule in its rawest form. In the heart of the West Bank's largest Palestinian city, several hundred combat...
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Essay on Saroyan
An essay by Richard Rodriguez dicussing the writing and impact of William Saroyan. Discusses Saroyan's writing style and his background and how they intertwine in his work.
Other
Ministere De La Culture
Web site of the French Ministry of Culture features recordings of some of Malraux's speeches.
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Evelyn Waugh
The BBC provides audio clips from a 1960 radio interview with Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966 CE), the novelist, travel writer and short-story writer. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.