Dr Jenny Stevens
@drjennyst-hann.bsky.social
Co-author of three Arden Shakespeare texts; Methuen Series Editor; Co-editor of Routledge volume on Shakespeare & Education. Literature Tutor @citylit.
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Key Texts of 20th and 21st century drama: Arthur Miller, James Graham, Phillip McMahon
This course will explore the concerns, styles and influences of three dramatic texts from the 20th and 21st centuries and how they reflect the social, political and cultural conditions in which they w...
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Join me @citylit.bsky.social to explore how the art and craft of drama can illuminate significant moments of time and place. This 10-week course covers Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge', James Graham's 'This House' and Phillip McMahon's 'Once Before I Go'. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/key-...
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Now in its second edition, 'Essential Shakespeare: The Arden Guide to Text and Interpretation' by Pamela Bickley & @drjennyst-hann.bsky.social is the go-to guide to help undergraduates navigate their way through university Shakespeare, examining 16 key plays.
https://bit.ly/46sx506
https://bit.ly/46sx506
October 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Now in its second edition, 'Essential Shakespeare: The Arden Guide to Text and Interpretation' by Pamela Bickley & @drjennyst-hann.bsky.social is the go-to guide to help undergraduates navigate their way through university Shakespeare, examining 16 key plays.
https://bit.ly/46sx506
https://bit.ly/46sx506
Join me @citylit.bsky.social to explore how the art and craft of drama can illuminate significant moments of time and place. This 10-week course covers Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge', James Graham's 'This House' and Phillip McMahon's 'Once Before I Go'. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/key-...
Key Texts of 20th and 21st century drama: Arthur Miller, James Graham, Phillip McMahon
This course will explore the concerns, styles and influences of three dramatic texts from the 20th and 21st centuries and how they reflect the social, political and cultural conditions in which they w...
www.citylit.ac.uk
July 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Join me @citylit.bsky.social to explore how the art and craft of drama can illuminate significant moments of time and place. This 10-week course covers Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge', James Graham's 'This House' and Phillip McMahon's 'Once Before I Go'. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/key-...
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Shakspere and Montaigne
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Throwback Thursday presents this 1884 publication by Jacob Feis that examines the connections between Hanlet and the contemporary ideas presented in the writings of Michel Montaigne
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Throwback Thursday presents this 1884 publication by Jacob Feis that examines the connections between Hanlet and the contemporary ideas presented in the writings of Michel Montaigne
July 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Shakspere and Montaigne
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Throwback Thursday presents this 1884 publication by Jacob Feis that examines the connections between Hanlet and the contemporary ideas presented in the writings of Michel Montaigne
buff.ly/9N4Rmwy
Throwback Thursday presents this 1884 publication by Jacob Feis that examines the connections between Hanlet and the contemporary ideas presented in the writings of Michel Montaigne
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New from @englishassociation.bsky.social! English opens doors: fliers with info on skills and careers for English students, teachers, parents now available to download. englishassociation.ac.uk/english-open...
English Opens Doors: resources for teachers and students | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
May 14, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New from @englishassociation.bsky.social! English opens doors: fliers with info on skills and careers for English students, teachers, parents now available to download. englishassociation.ac.uk/english-open...
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There are now 100+ plays in the Methuen Drama Student Editions series and these are just some of the latest publications! Proud to be one of the series editors - there’s much more to come! @methuendrama.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
There are now 100+ plays in the Methuen Drama Student Editions series and these are just some of the latest publications! Proud to be one of the series editors - there’s much more to come! @methuendrama.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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I love teaching Write a Short Story in a Weekend (in person) for @citylit.bsky.social Generate a story from scratch with lots of feedback & discussion. £119, London, Sat 31 May and Sun 1 June. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
Write a short story in a weekend
Turn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. You'll be introduced to some key fiction writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end. Suitable ...
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May 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I love teaching Write a Short Story in a Weekend (in person) for @citylit.bsky.social Generate a story from scratch with lots of feedback & discussion. £119, London, Sat 31 May and Sun 1 June. www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/writ...
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My book has a cover! A history of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida in performance, from John Dryden's Restoration adaptation to the rediscovery of the play in the twentieth century.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526103574/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526103574/
April 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My book has a cover! A history of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida in performance, from John Dryden's Restoration adaptation to the rediscovery of the play in the twentieth century.
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526103574/
manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526103574/
Half-way through @youngvictheatre riveting production of James Graham’s ‘Punch’ and heartened to see several school groups in the audience. Taking students to a theatre on a school day to see a play that’s not on their exam syllabus must be a cause for celebration 🎉
April 2, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Half-way through @youngvictheatre riveting production of James Graham’s ‘Punch’ and heartened to see several school groups in the audience. Taking students to a theatre on a school day to see a play that’s not on their exam syllabus must be a cause for celebration 🎉
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On 10 April we publish 'Reading, Gender and Identity in Seventeenth-Century England', by Hannah Jeans bit.ly/4c7Oufy
Hannah's is the next (and 22nd) title in the RHS New Historical Perspectives book series for early career historians, with @ihr.bsky.social & @uolpress.bsky.social
#Skystorians 1/2
Hannah's is the next (and 22nd) title in the RHS New Historical Perspectives book series for early career historians, with @ihr.bsky.social & @uolpress.bsky.social
#Skystorians 1/2
March 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On 10 April we publish 'Reading, Gender and Identity in Seventeenth-Century England', by Hannah Jeans bit.ly/4c7Oufy
Hannah's is the next (and 22nd) title in the RHS New Historical Perspectives book series for early career historians, with @ihr.bsky.social & @uolpress.bsky.social
#Skystorians 1/2
Hannah's is the next (and 22nd) title in the RHS New Historical Perspectives book series for early career historians, with @ihr.bsky.social & @uolpress.bsky.social
#Skystorians 1/2
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With university departmental closures are we seeing the emergence of geographical 'cold spots' for social science/humanities/arts (SHAPE) subjects? We've developed a new beta mapping tool using HESA data to enable you to explore the situation by subject www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
Mapping SHAPE provision in UK higher education
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November 20, 2024 at 8:35 AM
With university departmental closures are we seeing the emergence of geographical 'cold spots' for social science/humanities/arts (SHAPE) subjects? We've developed a new beta mapping tool using HESA data to enable you to explore the situation by subject www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
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Think it’s important that English teachers cling earnestly to the maybe-dopey conviction that reading isn’t merely a skill set but a way of paying attention to ourselves and other people.
February 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Think it’s important that English teachers cling earnestly to the maybe-dopey conviction that reading isn’t merely a skill set but a way of paying attention to ourselves and other people.
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📣 We are accepting applications until 2 FEBRUARY for City Lit's 2025-26 Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices. Winners will be selected by acclaimed writer @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac...
#CityLit #Writing #MalorieBlackman
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac...
#CityLit #Writing #MalorieBlackman
January 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
📣 We are accepting applications until 2 FEBRUARY for City Lit's 2025-26 Malorie Blackman Scholarships for Unheard Voices. Winners will be selected by acclaimed writer @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac...
#CityLit #Writing #MalorieBlackman
Learn more: www.citylit.ac.uk/malorie-blac...
#CityLit #Writing #MalorieBlackman
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New year, new books!
Out today, 'Shakespeare, Ecology and Adaptation' by Alys Daroy & Paul Prescott is a practical guide fusing Shakespearean ecocriticism with adaptation studies, complete with an extensive companion website.
www.bloomsbury.com/shakespeare-...
Out today, 'Shakespeare, Ecology and Adaptation' by Alys Daroy & Paul Prescott is a practical guide fusing Shakespearean ecocriticism with adaptation studies, complete with an extensive companion website.
www.bloomsbury.com/shakespeare-...
Shakespeare, Ecology and Adaptation
How can we tune into the ecological dynamics of Shakespeare's plays? How can we adapt those plays to address current environmental crises? This is the first boo…
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January 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
New year, new books!
Out today, 'Shakespeare, Ecology and Adaptation' by Alys Daroy & Paul Prescott is a practical guide fusing Shakespearean ecocriticism with adaptation studies, complete with an extensive companion website.
www.bloomsbury.com/shakespeare-...
Out today, 'Shakespeare, Ecology and Adaptation' by Alys Daroy & Paul Prescott is a practical guide fusing Shakespearean ecocriticism with adaptation studies, complete with an extensive companion website.
www.bloomsbury.com/shakespeare-...
Come to City Lit and explore tales of passion, revenge and intrigue in three classic plays: 'Agamemnon', ''Tis Pity She's a Whore', and 'The Way of the World'. This 11 week course begins on 20th January and there are only a few places remaining! www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/clas...
Classic Drama: Agamemnon, ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore, The Way of the World
We will read and discuss three classic plays: Aeschylus’ Agamemnon, John Ford’s ’Tis Pity She’s a Whore and William Congreve’s The Way of the World. Focusing closely on structure, language and tone, w...
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January 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Come to City Lit and explore tales of passion, revenge and intrigue in three classic plays: 'Agamemnon', ''Tis Pity She's a Whore', and 'The Way of the World'. This 11 week course begins on 20th January and there are only a few places remaining! www.citylit.ac.uk/courses/clas...
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There's still time to sign up for Prof Emma Smith's free #Shakespeare webinar series starting 6 Jan at 6pm. Emma will be discussing 'As You Like It' with Todd Borlik.
They will discuss the play & how we might approach it differently in the twenty-first century.
Register now! Open to all!
They will discuss the play & how we might approach it differently in the twenty-first century.
Register now! Open to all!
English Faculty/OWC Shakespeare Webinar: As You Like It
In this free webinar, Professor Emma Smith will be discussing the new edition of As You Like It from the Oxford World's Classic series.
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January 2, 2025 at 9:01 AM
There's still time to sign up for Prof Emma Smith's free #Shakespeare webinar series starting 6 Jan at 6pm. Emma will be discussing 'As You Like It' with Todd Borlik.
They will discuss the play & how we might approach it differently in the twenty-first century.
Register now! Open to all!
They will discuss the play & how we might approach it differently in the twenty-first century.
Register now! Open to all!
First theatre trip of 2025: ‘Twelfth Night’ @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social One of the finest Shakespeare productions I’ve seen in a long, long time. Many thanks to @starcrossed2018.bsky.social for prompting me to go!
January 2, 2025 at 5:26 PM
First theatre trip of 2025: ‘Twelfth Night’ @orangetreetheatre.bsky.social One of the finest Shakespeare productions I’ve seen in a long, long time. Many thanks to @starcrossed2018.bsky.social for prompting me to go!
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Would you like to come on our podcast and talk about what you love about Philip Larkin's work? It could be a favourite poem, novel, letter, review or article. Or one of his contemporaries - Amis, Pym, Lawrence, Jennings, Frost for example? We're looking for new guests, so do get in touch.
December 8, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Would you like to come on our podcast and talk about what you love about Philip Larkin's work? It could be a favourite poem, novel, letter, review or article. Or one of his contemporaries - Amis, Pym, Lawrence, Jennings, Frost for example? We're looking for new guests, so do get in touch.
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This is the good stuff. www.newberry.org/calendar/eme...
Emerging Scholars in Premodern Critical Race Studies
A virtual symposium highlighting the research of emerging scholars working on race and race-making before 1800.
www.newberry.org
December 2, 2024 at 3:40 PM
This is the good stuff. www.newberry.org/calendar/eme...
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Two new poems of mine are up on the Dirigible Balloon website. Huge thanks to @humble Here’s one about waiting for Xmas. dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Waiting...
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children
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December 1, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Two new poems of mine are up on the Dirigible Balloon website. Huge thanks to @humble Here’s one about waiting for Xmas. dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Waiting...
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Eighty-three universities are now making redundancies. That number will rise to 90 and then 100+ during 2025. qmucu.org/qmul-transfo...
UK HE shrinking
This is a live page of all the redundancies, restructures, reorganisations, and closures taking place across the sector at the moment. Solidarity to all. This sector is vital to the country’s…
qmucu.org
November 27, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Eighty-three universities are now making redundancies. That number will rise to 90 and then 100+ during 2025. qmucu.org/qmul-transfo...
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Repost with one of your favorite books you’ve read this year 💙📚
November 28, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Repost with one of your favorite books you’ve read this year 💙📚
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If you're not on the #Throughlines mailing list, you're missing out. Today we shared a history of colonial seizure of Native lands under the precedence of the Doctrine of Discovery, thanks to Scott Manning Stevens. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousLivesMatter mailchi.mp/asu.edu/thro...
November 26, 2024 at 8:31 PM
If you're not on the #Throughlines mailing list, you're missing out. Today we shared a history of colonial seizure of Native lands under the precedence of the Doctrine of Discovery, thanks to Scott Manning Stevens. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #IndigenousLivesMatter mailchi.mp/asu.edu/thro...
Poignant encounter with the much-missed Benjamin Zephaniah at Tate Britain’s ‘The 80s: Photographing Britain’ exhibition.
November 24, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Poignant encounter with the much-missed Benjamin Zephaniah at Tate Britain’s ‘The 80s: Photographing Britain’ exhibition.
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The first round Call for Participation for BSA Conference 2025 is open!
#BSA2025 'Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizons' will be hosted by the University of York, 25-28 June. View the full CfP www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
#BSA2025 'Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizons' will be hosted by the University of York, 25-28 June. View the full CfP www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
November 12, 2024 at 9:12 PM
The first round Call for Participation for BSA Conference 2025 is open!
#BSA2025 'Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizons' will be hosted by the University of York, 25-28 June. View the full CfP www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
#BSA2025 'Practising Shakespeare: new collaborations, expanding horizons' will be hosted by the University of York, 25-28 June. View the full CfP www.britishshakespeare.ws/conference/
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BOOK NEWS!
'Touring Shakespeare: Theatre and Post-War Cultural Diplomacy' is out today.
Cambridge University Press are offing a 20% discount (code TS2024). Available here: www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
#Shakespeare #academicpublishing #academicbooks
#scholarly #humanities
'Touring Shakespeare: Theatre and Post-War Cultural Diplomacy' is out today.
Cambridge University Press are offing a 20% discount (code TS2024). Available here: www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
#Shakespeare #academicpublishing #academicbooks
#scholarly #humanities
November 21, 2024 at 8:42 AM
BOOK NEWS!
'Touring Shakespeare: Theatre and Post-War Cultural Diplomacy' is out today.
Cambridge University Press are offing a 20% discount (code TS2024). Available here: www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
#Shakespeare #academicpublishing #academicbooks
#scholarly #humanities
'Touring Shakespeare: Theatre and Post-War Cultural Diplomacy' is out today.
Cambridge University Press are offing a 20% discount (code TS2024). Available here: www.cambridge.org/us/universit...
#Shakespeare #academicpublishing #academicbooks
#scholarly #humanities