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Words Matter is an English Literature Blog by York St John University.
Here at York St John, our approach to Literature is simple: words matter. Words shape the world we live in, books can and have changed the world and the connections between the written page and the concerns of the 'real' world are a crucial part of our work. Our blog celebrates this philosophy.
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3w ago
In January 2024 I was invited to speak on a roundtable at the British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies (BSECS) annual conference about the future of the eighteenth century. Each speaker …
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2M ago
The #YSJBigSummerRead is back! And this year, we’re reading Babel, by Rebecca F. Kuang! The York St John Big Summer Read returns this year, and everyone is invited to read-along …
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2M ago
Content Warning: Discussions of Suicide and Bereavement For this year’s Mental Health Awareness week, second-year English Literature student Cameron Stewart recounts his experience of hosting an author event with …
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3M ago
Victoria Walpole is one of our artist liaisons on the Literature at Work module. This week she has been working with our visiting performers from the Ivano-Frankivsk Theatre Company in …
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3M ago
Here at York St John University, we are extremely proud to announce our official sponsorship of the York International Shakespeare Festival for its 2024 edition. After the resounding success of …
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4M ago
English Literature Research Showcase – 15th April 5pm-7pm The annual English Literature Research Showcase is an evening in which we learn about colleagues’ specialist projects. This is a chance to …
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5M ago
Hey there, Shakespeare enthusiasts and creative minds of York! Are you ready to turn your passion for the Bard into a thrilling volunteering experience? The York International Shakespeare Festival …
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5M ago
? Are you ready to take your career journey to the next level and unlock your true potential? ? Are you a second year English Literature student? We’ve partnered with …
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6M ago
Staff, students and members of the public are invited to join the #FolkHorrorFeb reading challenge. Join Professor Robert Edgar (Creative Writing) and Dr Adam J Smith (English Literature) for the …
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6M ago
Let’s celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month! February is LGBTQ+ History Month! We are very excited to celebrate and there’s a lot to get hyped about at YSJ: Free Speech and …
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