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.
Writing after Auschwitz: Nazism and the Holocaust in Post-War German Literature
<p>After the Second World War, German literature has constantly been affected by its controversial past. The impact of the Nazi regime, and of the Holocaust, and their ethical, political and aesthetic
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Landscapes of War through the Lens of Poetry
The poetry of war is an evocative and moving testimony to the horrors of war and the memories of peace. War poetry is rich in pathos yet there is humour, there is anger and yet tolerance and separates
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Legends: The Scarlet Pimpernel - Secret Identities and Fictional Heroes
<p>The Scarlet Pimpernel, secret identity of dandy Sir Percy Blakeney, began rescuing aristos from the guillotine in 1905, launching many other fictional heroes: Zorro, the Saint, and Batman, amongst
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Shakespeare's Baddies
<p>A fascinating and fun look at Shakespeare’s baddies – a veritable who’s who of wicked women, dastardly dudes and Machiavellian men. Find out who they, what they say and do and what makes them
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Doing it in the Middle Ages: Sex and Pleasure
<p>Did pornography exist in the Middle Ages? What about erotic fiction? How did people learn about sex, pleasure and reproductive health in fourteenth-century England? Answering these questions and
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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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Poetry Sublime - Fabulous Poets and their Poetry
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Jane Austen: Romantics and Revolution
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