Literature
Taking English literature courses in Sydney can enrich your life in many surprising ways. Have you ever thought about why some literature, such as Shakespeare’s work, remains in production century after century? His plays deal with timeless themes such as the complexities of love, hunger for power, and betrayal. In a constantly-changing, high-tech world, it’s comforting to know that not everything has changed. If you’re ready to dive in, WEA Sydney can help. We offer short courses in Sydney in our fully-equipped classrooms. Our building includes a library and our tutors are experienced and fully qualified.
The Essence of Shakespeare - Eight More Great Plays Unpacked
<p>This course celebrates and explores eight memorable Shakespearean plays unpacking their poetry, plots, characters and language. This course offers eight plays to follow on from The Best of
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The Rise of the English Novel
<p>This course explores the fascinating journey and rich diversity of the history and development of the English novel from being the second cousin to drama and poetry in the 1700s to become the
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Is Chaucer History?
<p>This course discusses modern Chaucer, introducing students to his writing though discussion of selected characters and ideas from The Canterbury Tales. With specific interest in sexuality, gender,
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Shakespeare's London
<p>With its noisy, teeming streets, Shakespeare arrived from Stratford some time before 1590. By 1594 he was established as an actor and playwright and had joined the Lord Chamberlain’s Company.We
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Edith Sitwell: A Flamboyant Life
<p>Edith Sitwell had a strange and mysterious life and her odd books deserve to be better remembered. Though her life was where she channelled her real genius, her bizarre style and legendary skill as
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Vile Villains of Literature
<p>Explore the wonderful world of villainy in literature! There is a plethora of villains to be found in novels, plays, poetry and graphic stories. We will have a lot of fun meeting the villains and
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Revisiting Classic Comic Poetry: Australian, English and American
<p>Explore the wit and Wisdom of these great Masters, consider the social situations that produced them and learn something of the authors. There will be opportunities for class members to present
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Sensational Scandal: The Development of Crime Fiction from Daniel Defoe to Agatha Christie
<p>Crime fiction reflects our most dubious, scandalous, and wicked impulses, perhaps this is what makes it so popular. This course traces the development of crime fiction from the 18th – the 20th
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Italian Film Afternoon
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The Queen of Crime: Agatha Christie
<p>Crime fiction is one of the most popular genres of all time, and Dame Agatha Christie remains its most enduring author. Her detectives dominate our screens and stages, and her prolific body of work
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