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British Library: 20th Century: Wilfred Owen, 'Dulce Et Decorum Est'
Dr. Santanu Das explores the manuscript for Wilfred Owen's 'Dulce et Decorum Est', revealing new insights into the composition of one of World War One's most well-known poems. [9:34]
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British Library: Jane Austen: Gender and Morality
Professor Kathryn Sutherland considers Jane Austen's portrayal of female characters and her harshly moralistic outlook. [2:26]
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British Library: The Brontes: Life in Haworth
Professor John Bowen and Ann Dinsdale discuss the poor sanitary conditions in Haworth in the 19th century and the mix of rural and industrial influences on the Bronte sisters and their writing. [4:04]
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British Library: The Brontes' Early Writings: Combining Fantasy and Fact
Professor John Bowen and Ann Dinsdale discuss the fantasy worlds of Gondal and Angria, created by the Bronte children, and the lasting influence of these on the sisters' later novels. [7:16]
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British Library: Jane Austen: Class and Marriage
Professor Kathryn Sutherland discusses the importance of marriage and its relationship to financial security and social status for women in Jane Austen's novels. [1:28]
