• Dave's Guide to English Literature

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Dave's Guide to English Literature

By: hux1983
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  • An engaging look at English literature down the ages, with Dr David Davies, PhD, and Huw Davies.
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Episodes
  • Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales

    Chaucer and The Canterbury Tales
    Jan 4 2025
    What did the language used by Geoffrey Chaucer in The Canterbury Tales sound like? Find out in this episode, as we take a look at his famous work from the late 14th century.
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    32 mins
  • Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

    Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
    Oct 29 2024
    We're back with the second episode of Dave's Guide to English Literature! This time, we explore the incredible poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, a work written in a language we now know as Middle English. With its sensational opening scene, compelling narrative and technical virtuosity, this work really is a delight, and its hero's quest begins on All Saints' Day, so we're examining it at the right time of year... To find out our thoughts about the poem's meaning, the devices it uses and whether or not modern translations do it justice, listen to episode two now. We hope you like it and, if you have any questions or comments, we would love to hear from you!
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    42 mins
  • Beowulf and the Anglo Saxons

    Beowulf and the Anglo Saxons
    Sep 11 2024
    Welcome to Dave's Guide to English Literature, presented by Dr David Davies and Huw Davies! In episode 1, we go back to where it all started and take a look at Anglo Saxon literature. We discuss the epic poem Beowulf: how does its poetry work and what is its main message? What did it sound like in Old English? We also talk about some Anglo Saxon poems and riddles. Do let us know if you have any comments or questions, and tell us which aspects of English literature you would most like to hear about!
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    27 mins

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