In this podcast, Professor Sandie Byrne (University of Oxford) speaks us about the ways we can “stretch, challenge, and exploit” the “possibilities of that amazing thing called language,” particularly in Tony Harrison’s poetry and other post-war poets’ work. She also delves into the study of objects in Jane Austen’s novels and the mysteries which these objects might unveil.
About the guest:
Professor Sandie Byrne is a Professor of English at the University of Oxford, serving as the Director of Graduate Studies for taught courses and Co-Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in English Literature at the Department for Continuing Education. Additionally, she is a fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford. Professor Byrne completed her DPhil in English at Exeter College, Oxford, under the supervision of Terry Eagleton, and previously held a fellowship at Balliol College, Oxford.
This episode is part of the CCIR: Ideas and Innovation Talk Series, a podcast where distinguished professors dive deep into the world of language and literature. Stay tuned for more insightful discussions with leading experts in these fields on the CCIR: Ideas and Innovation Talk Series.
