An Early Ottoman History focuses on the so-called 'Oxford Anonymous chronicle', a comprehensive history of the Ottoman dynasty in Turkish. We caught up with author Dimitri J. Kastritsis to discuss Ottoman history and what we can learn from the Oxford Anonymous Chronicle. Could you tell us a bit about the Oxford Anonymous Chronicle and the history behind … Continue reading
Rupert Brooke in the First World War – 5 Minutes with Alisa Miller
To celebrate the release of Rupert Brooke in the First World War, we caught up with Alisa Miller to discuss the poetry of the First World War and the life behind the man who wrote 'The Soldier'. Firstly, could you tell us a bit about Rupert Brooke and what compelled you to focus your research on … Continue reading
Architextual Authenticity – In Conversation with Jason Herbeck
To celebrate the release of Architextual Authenticity, we caught up with Jason Herbeck to discuss how constructions in and of literature can be used as a means to understanding French-Caribbean identity. Can you give us a summary of Architextual Authenticity? Architextual Authenticity: Constructing Literature and Literary Identity in the French Caribbean is a book about understanding issues related to … Continue reading
Journeys from the Abyss – In Conversation with Tony Kushner
Journeys from the Abyss has been named Book of the Week by Times Higher Education. To celebrate, we sat down with Tony Kushner to discuss memory, humanitarian challenges and how his own background shaped his intellectual development. Journeys from the Abyss by Tony Kushner is Times Higher Education's Book of the Week from 4th January 2018. Where … Continue reading
Individuals Against Individualism – In Conversation with Jacopo Galimberti
To celebrate the US release of Individuals Against Individualism we caught up with author Jacopo Galimberti to discuss geopolitical influences on art and the role of ‘minor’ art centres in heightening interest in collaborative art practices. In the UK? Purchase your copy of Individuals Against Individualism here. Individuals Against Individualism examines the phenomenon of collective art practice in the continental Western … Continue reading
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