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Podcasts exploring the relationship between literary works and the artwork and Oxford. From J.R.R Tolkien to Philip Pullman, authors have been inspired by Oxford; the architecture, history and culture of the city. This podcast series includes lectures and events which celebrate and explore the literature and art inspired by Oxford
| # | Episode Title | Description | Duration | People | Date | |
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| 1 | Creative Commons | Walcott and Naipaul: History and Myth | Catherine Brown, Lecturer in English Literature, compares West Indian writers Derek Walcott and Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul on their attitudes towards history and myth | 0:53:28 | Catherine Brown | 26 Oct 2011 |
| 2 | Creative Commons | Brought to Book: Book History and the Idea of Literature | Professor Paul Eggert, University of New South Wales, gives the 17th Annual D.F. McKenzie lecture on the subject of books and gives a case study of Henry Lawson, Australian author of Where the Billy Boils | 1:00:57 | Paul Eggert | 09 Mar 2011 |
| 3 | Creative Commons | The Hobbit at the Bodleian: World Book Day | Judith Priestman, curator of the Bodleian library, discusses the World Book Day 2010 exhibition, where a selection of J.R.R. Tolkien's original artwork which was used to illustrate The Hobbit, was on display to the public. | 0:11:43 | Judith Priestman | 13 Apr 2010 |
| 4 | Creative Commons | Philip Pullman: Lyra's Oxford, Bodleian Library Masterclass | Acclaimed author of His Dark Materials Philip Pullman is interviewed by Margaret Kean on his new book, his influences and his method for writing stories | 0:54:59 | Phillp Pullman, Margaret Kean | 13 Apr 2010 |