Literature and Writing Courses
Immerse yourself in literature and writing classes in Sydney. Explore poetry, drama, and novels with authors like Shakespeare, Milton, Dostoevsky, and Márquez. Join a writing course to develop your own voice, improve technique, and share your creativity in a supportive community.
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A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
...A Tour of Switzerland through Literature
<p>Explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes through the eyes of the great writers who were enchanted by them — Rousseau, Byron, the Shelleys, Conan Doyle, Joyce, and many more. Under the expert
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"The man who invented Christmas"
<p>Dickens is often called the “man who invented Christmas”. What does this mean? What are the major reasons for this assessment? Is it true? Join us and find out with reference to his biographical
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Step-Families in Literature
<p>Good literature explores identity and relationships so families are key, particularly those that have been fractured, introduced, reconstituted, and blended. We will explore a number of works of
...Step-Families in Literature
<p>Good literature explores identity and relationships so families are key, particularly those that have been fractured, introduced, reconstituted, and blended. We will explore a number of works of
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Happy Summer Readings - For Readers and Writers
<p>For those who love words and reading. Come for a cheerful session of readings of your special passages of books and writings. This is for everyone - those who love reading - with the opportunity to
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Cross-Cultural Literature 1
<p>People who are fascinated by different cultures and love reading fiction will be able to combine their interests by participating in this course. Often it is exciting to read a book relevant to
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Philosophical Themes in Homer - Iliad and Odyssey
<p>The works of Homer are a foundation for Greek philosophy, poetry and political theory, this course will explore these themes in depth. The Iliad explores themes such as: Justice and Honor; the
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Examining Writings about Australian's experiences of WWI and WWII
<p>In this course we examine Australian poetry and novels of WWI and WWII, such as A.B. Facey’s A Fortunate Life, T.A.G Hungerford's The Ridge and the River, and Dymphna Cusack and Florence James's
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Poetry Writing Workshop
<p>This course offers practical tips to write poetry and to finesse and finish existing poems. We will review key poetic structures and techniques, and then apply them to your own poems. Each week,
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School Stories
<p>When Angela Brazil wrote her first boarding school novel in 1906 the reason she was successful in creating a new genre was because she wrote from the girl’s point of view, for entertainment only.
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Wuthering Heights
<p>Emily Bronte's <em>Wuthering Heights</em> is a breathtaking exploration of desire, suffering, cruelty, faith, love, morality and stifling class structures. We examine its astonishing style,
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