Pages tagged with: literature
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A moment in history
Professor Angela K Smith from the University of Plymouth writes about reasons to commemorate the centenary of the Representation of the People Act, a piece of legislation designed to reshape the electorate after four years of war
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Public event marks upcoming centenary of momentous decision for women’s rights
A free event at the University of Plymouth will commemorate the upcoming centenary of women gaining the right to vote and stand for Parliament. Language, Gender and Politics forms part of a wider project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council
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National Memory Day
National Memory Day - the power of poetry and creative writing to improve the lives of those affected by memory loss - a partnership between Literature Works, Plymouth University, The Poetry Archive and Alzheimer's Society and takes place on 18 May.
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Michael Pennington: Chekhov in Siberia
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words takes place between 3-7 May 2017. Michael Pennington will perform 'Chekhov in Siberia' on Sunday 7 May.
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Irenosen Okojie: Book reading
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words takes place between 3-7 May 2017. Irenosen Okojie will do a book reading of her novel, 'Butterfly Fish' on Sunday 7 May.
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Joan Ellis: Died Blondes
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words takes place between 3-7 May. Joan Ellis brings 'Died Blondes' to Plymouth on Sunday 7 May.
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Chris Tutton: Poetry Performance
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words takes place between 3-7 May with a poetry performance by Chris Tutton on Sunday 7 May.
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Charles Causley at 100
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words is taking place between 3-7 May 2017. Charles Causley at 100 takes place on Sunday 7 May.
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Michèle Roberts: Book Reading
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words is taking place between 3-7 May 2017. Michèle Roberts will read from her new book, A Walworth Beauty.
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Histories of the Unexpected Live
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words takes place 3-7 May 2017 with the 'Histories of the Unexpected Live' by Sam Willis and James Daybell taking place on 4 May.
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Fereshteh Ahmadi: Women’s Literature In Contemporary Iran
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words taking place 3-7 May 2017. Fereshteh Ahmadi: Women’s Literature In Contemporary Iran short story reading taking place on 4 May.
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Cathy Galvin: First Impressions
What's on at Plymouth University: Plymouth Festival of Words taking place between 3-7 May 2017. Cathy Calvin: First Impressions (Short stories and the art of submission) workshop on 4 May.