This year marks 250 years of the study of English Literature at Edinburgh.
As the world's oldest department of its kind, English Literature at Edinburgh has a long and illustrious history.
The University is hosting a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate this milestone.
All content for 250 Years of English Literature is the property of The University of Edinburgh and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
This year marks 250 years of the study of English Literature at Edinburgh.
As the world's oldest department of its kind, English Literature at Edinburgh has a long and illustrious history.
The University is hosting a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate this milestone.
Professor Susan Manning, Dr Bob Irvine, Professor Randall Stevenson discuss Hugh Blair's appointment to the first Regius Chair of Rhetoric and Belles Lettres in 1762, and the literary ambience at the time, including in the work of Burns. Recorded Friday 3 February 2012. Audio version. Listen to podcast
250 Years of English Literature
This year marks 250 years of the study of English Literature at Edinburgh.
As the world's oldest department of its kind, English Literature at Edinburgh has a long and illustrious history.
The University is hosting a year of lectures, exhibitions and activities to celebrate this milestone.
