Let me introduce you to the extraordinary Louisa May Alcott, to share with you some of the unusual and memorable aspects of her story.

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This talk examines ten novels which altered our world, when it came to race relations, charity, the shape of literature, and the plight of the poor and the different.

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Discover the enduring legacy of this trailblazing lexicographer, Dr Johnson, his remarkable life and personality, and the story of how he came to work on a book defining words.

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Learn about the private life and background of this remarkable woman who reduced death rates, introduced sanitary reforms, and made the world aware of the need for trained nurses. Her image as ‘the Lady with the Lamp’ in Crimean hospital wards became iconic.

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For a long time, Mary Wollstonecraft’s unconventional life received far more attention than did her writings, but today she is recognised as a founder of the feminist movement, a hugely influential writer and educationalist, and an important philosopher.

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When William Morris died, his doctor described the cause of death as “simply being William Morris and having done more work than most ten men”. Few people have packed as much into life as he did.

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Susannah Fullerton tells the story of Debo’s remarkable life, resilient personality and charm, and Adrian Dickens discusses her magnificent jewellry.

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In 2019 Adrian planned to come to Australia. Sadly, due to illness, that visit did not take place, but, in August 2021, he agreed to be interviewed. Adrian joined me in a conversation via Zoom. This is a recording of our time together.

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Learn more about the Brothers Grimm, and delve more deeply into the wolf-infested forest of Little Red Riding Hood.

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This brilliant short story set in Karori, NZ, is deceptively simple, evocative and deeply memorable. Join a little group of children in a Kiwi playground, and see for yourself that painted doll’s house and “the little lamp”.

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The story of an aristocratic family in Sicily, whose fortunes are fading rapidly, is considered one of the best historical novels ever written. Sicilian society, Don Fabrizio and his family are all so vividly portrayed, as is their crumbling home and lifestyle.

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Susannah Fullerton tells you the fascinating story behind this memorable, and today, controversial novel and its author. Who was Rhett Butler based on? How did fame affect Margaret Mitchell? And what about that famous ending – did Scarlett ever get Rhett back?

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Few novelists give me such comfort, entertainment and laughs as Georgette Heyer. I love her charm, wit, romance, perception into human nature and a wealth of fabulous historical detail. This pack contains 9 edited video recordings from the presentations at the Georgette Heyer Day Conference in 2023.

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I thought about the places I’d choose if I was asked to create the ultimate fantasy trip of English literary must-see locations. So, after much deliberation, I now give you my Top Ten Literary Locations in England.

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In Scandinavia writers have been shaped by their unique landscapes, whether isolated Norwegian valleys or the many islands, creating unique Literary gems.

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See France through the eyes of its great authors and their works. I give you my Top Ten Literary places to visit in France.

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One of the most compelling tales ever written, A Christmas Carol is a phenomenon. No other story captures the spirit of Christmas as powerfully as this one.

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Rich and complex, wide-ranging and moving, A Suitable Boy transports the reader so vividly to India.

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Anne of Green Gables crosses cultural and generational lines. It’s a delightful and timeless classic that I turn to for comfort and therapy.

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Barchester Towers has always been the best-known of Trollope’s books. Come and explore the irony and the comedy of this classic novel and learn more about its themes, setting and characters.

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Jane Austen still breaks records two hundred years after she wrote her books. Would you like to find out why?

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Let me introduce you to the extraordinary Louisa May Alcott, to share with you some of the unusual and memorable aspects of her story.

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I strongly feel that no intelligent person should go through life without reading the extraordinary book, Middlemarch by George Eliot.

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Pippi Longstocking is feisty, feminist, and fights injustice. Learn more about the unconventional woman who created her, and how the beloved tale came into being.

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