Literature and Writing
Discover beauty in poetry, passion in drama and thought-provoking ideas in novels. Be stirred by the poets Milton, Whitman and Wright; be moved by the dramatists Shakespeare, Miller and Hugo and be inspired by authors Kafka, Dostoyevsky and Marques. Read and imagine, then imagine and write. Let your inner voice speak out guided in one of our exceptional writing classes. Immerse yourself in the glory of literature.
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JRR Tolkien - The Two Towers and The Return of the King
<p>Follow Frodo and his companions, as the hobbits become involved in events bigger than they ever imagined; Frodo and Sam struggle towards Mordor, and Pippin and Merry are caught up in great perils
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Simone de Beauvoir's Forgotten Masterpiece - A Very Easy Death
<p>De Beauvoir is one of the major French authors and ‘Big thinkers’ of the mid-late 20th century. <em>Une morte tres douce</em> is her little-known real-life masterpiece of the closing six weeks of
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Let's Hear It for "Old Nick"
<p>The word “Machiavellian” has come to imply all sorts of sinister, deceptive and cunning behaviour – in politics, diplomacy, marketing and management. Is this fair? Nicolo Machiavelli had a career
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Writing a Short Story
<p>A short story is the perfect introduction to creative writing for those tentatively exploring the craft. It can also offer fun, creative relief for those who are more accustomed to writing
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Lunchtime Poetry: English Beauties
<p>Explore some of the best poetry from England – classics that are beautiful and memorable including poems from: Donne, Shakespeare, Shelley, Wordsworth, Blake and Coleridge. We’ll cross centuries
...Lunchtime Poetry: English Beauties
<p>Explore some of the best poetry from England – classics that are beautiful and memorable including poems from: Donne, Shakespeare, Shelley, Wordsworth, Blake and Coleridge. We’ll cross centuries
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Introduction to Theatre Acting
<p>In this 10-week course, students will have the opportunity to explore acting for the theatre. Whether they are new to the stage or returning, these workshops introduce students to key acting
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Exploring the Novel - Female Writers in Australian Literature
<p>The interest Australian readers have given to their country’s own literature has grown in the last few years and this is thanks, in part, to its female novelists. Melina Marchetta’s focus on
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Big Profile Writers' Workshop: de Beauvoir, Attwood, Morrison and more
<p>Writing is now democratic – most of us can write. Creative beginner and long-term writers hit blocks and potholes. So completing our works as Simone de Beauvoir says is about hard work,
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Unusual Library Collections
<p>Libraries have existed for thousands of years, with their primary role being the preservation of knowledge for future generations. However, they also serve as custodians of unique cultural, social
...Unusual Library Collections
<p>Libraries have existed for thousands of years, with their primary role being the preservation of knowledge for future generations. However, they also serve as custodians of unique cultural, social
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The Longest Journey: Les Miserables
<p>Hugo's <em>Les Miserables</em> is a powerful, incisive and unforgettable study of class and inequality, justice, the struggle for freedom and dignity, suffering, love, friendship and the power of
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