This video is a lesson on literary devices in narratives. The teacher explains the importance of communication and storytelling in our lives. They introduce five key literary devices: narrative, plot, tone and mood, setting, and...

Roland Barthes' From Work to Text is a seminal essay which lays out why, in the humanities, we have come to refer to pieces of literature, films and many other things using the catch-all term "text". Because, we refer a lot to...

In this video, the teacher explains the concepts of literary elements and literary techniques. They discuss the literary elements of theme and atmosphere, and the literary techniques of foreshadowing, diction, and anaphora. Through...

We’re thrilled to be joined in the studio by bestselling author Naoise Dolan to discuss her latest book, 'The Happy Couple'.The young Irish author shot to critical acclaim following her hit debut novel, 'Exciting Times', in 2020, leading...

Capitalism may not be much in fashion among younger Americans these days, but renowned University of Illinois at Chicago economist Deirdre McCloskey believes the system holds the key to expanded prosperity and human liberation....

This video explores how Shakespeare's "Othello" addresses the complex interplay of race, class, and identity, examining the use of the term "race" in early modern England and its implications for societal hierarchies. It discusses how...

Episode 3 shows how reading the Bible wisely requires that we learn about the ancient literary styles used by the biblical authors. These writers expressed their ideas and claims through a variety of different type of literature, and...

This video delves into the etymology of the word "list" as used in "Macbeth." The video explains the transition of this term from describing physical boundaries to its metaphorical use in literature, illustrating Shakespeare's play on...

This video delves into the etymology of the word "quietus," as featured in Shakespeare's "Hamlet." It explores the origins and historical usage of the term, which typically refers to a final settlement or resolution, particularly in the...

This video explains the etymology and usage of the word "ass" in English, which refers to donkeys and other beasts of burden. It highlights how the term evolved to describe someone as foolish or silly, much like its use in Shakespeare's...

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