Professor of Poetry

Professor of Poetry

Oxford University

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Professor of Poetry Alice Oswald gives her lectures on poetry, language, literature, beauty and life every term. The Professor of Poetry lectures were conceived in 1708 by Berkshire landowner Henry Birkhead and began after he bequeathed some money so it could be a valuable supplement to the curriculum. He believed ‘the reading of the ancient poets gave keenness and polish to the minds of young men as well as to the advancement of more serious lit...Read More
Professor of Poetry Alice Oswald gives her lectures on poetry, language, literature, beaut...Read More
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Lines by Alice Oswald

01 Mar 2021 | 01 hr 05 mins 10 secs

Lines by Alice Oswal...

01 Mar 2021 | 01 hr 05 mins 10 secs

Interview with Water

08 Jul 2020 | 01 hr 04 mins 25 secs

Interview with Water

08 Jul 2020 | 01 hr 04 mins 25 secs

Interview with Water

08 Jul 2020 | 01 hr 04 mins 25 secs

Interview with Water

08 Jul 2020 | 01 hr 04 mins 25 secs

The Art of Erosion

09 Dec 2019 | 42 mins 34 secs

The Art of Erosion

09 Dec 2019 | 42 mins 34 secs

The Art of Erosion

09 Dec 2019 | 42 mins 34 secs

The Art of Erosion

09 Dec 2019 | 42 mins 34 secs