William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. Even beyond that, if you’ve ever seen an actor chatting to a skull, or...
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Why Is Shakespeare Still Important?
William Shakespeare is (arguably) the most recognisable name in English literature. And even if you haven’t heard of him, you’ll know about some of his plays, like Romeo and Juliet or Hamlet. Even beyond that, if you’ve ever seen an actor...
Benefits of School Newspapers for Students
Whether you’re a keen student journalist yourself, or just looking to learn more about student culture at the universities you’re planning to apply to, student newspapers are the place to go. We break down the benefits you’ll get if you become a student journalist at...
Oxford’s Literary Connections
A magical wardrobe, the rising hills of Hobbiton, a Mad Hatter’s tea party: Oxford has represented all of these things to the writers who created them. And with a nudge in the right direction, the literary locations of the city can be brought to life for any visitor...
Oxford’s Great Writers
For a prospective student of literature or a self-confessed bookworm, there’s nothing quite as humbling as standing in the footsteps of Oxford’s rich alumni of literary giants. From Romantic poets to fantasy legends and pioneers in detective writing, this city holds...
Creative Writing Tips
Some people will tell you that creative writing can’t be taught and that there are no hard and fast rules for success, and to an extent this is true: you need a little bit of natural talent and a lot of luck to make it as a writer. However, that certainly doesn’t mean...
10 Best Books for English Literature Students
If you’re thinking of applying for an English Literature degree, one of the key things you’ll be talking about in your personal statement is the books you’ve read. While it’s good to discuss the books you’ve studied in class, it’s even more important to show that...
A Day in the Life of an English Literature Student at Oxford
Are you considering studying English Literature at university? Do you want to find out more information about what courses at different institutions are like, to find out which might be best for you? It's true that the content of courses can differ significantly...
A Day in the Life of a Writer
Eleanor graduated in 2013, and is now writing her first novel, which is set in Oxford. She works at Heywood Hill bookshop in London's Mayfair during the week, mostly on the shop's Year In Books service, a bespoke monthly book subscription that is...
How I became a Journalist
How I Became a Journalist Francesca Nicholls studied English Literature from 2013 to 2016. Since graduating, Francesca has worked her way up through journalism internships at magazines and broadcasters. She now works as a Script Assistant at Sky News in...
How to Become a Journalist
Being a journalist involves communication, information, and a little entertainment. Journalists research and write topical stories about current affairs, reacting to world events around them and presenting an interesting and informative piece to the public....
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