English resources
Explore the resources below for a taste of what it’s like to study English at Bristol.
Blogs and podcasts
This episode on BBC Sounds explores how Shakespeare's life was shaped by plague.
Check out our alumni stories on our YouTube channel to discover why students choose to study subjects in our School of Arts.
For more help choosing your Arts and Humanities degree, watch our introductory video.
Webinars/online lectures
This three-part lecture series on YouTube explores Gothic history from the eighteenth century to the present day, encompassing the French Revolution, mad scientists, the decline of empire, and contemporary cinema.
- Part 1: Introduction to Gothic and literary theory
- Part 2: Gothic and literary theory continued
- Part 3: Final instalment of Gothic and literary theory
Wider reading
These three-part packs of resources are to complement the webinar series on Gothic history. These resources can serve as wider reading for the webinars or as standalone literature.
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