Small Island - The Prologue

Overlook the prologue at your peril! The prologue of Andrea Levy's book foregrounds all the themes of the novel (that's what it's there for). Look carefully, or step right this way...

Coleridge and Philosophy

Coleridge was influenced greatly by the philosophers of his age, particularly Hume, Kant and Rousseau. His poetry is a reaction against the Utilitarian argument and the Enlightenment project. Find out more here.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner - part 3

Part 3: Death and Life in Death play dice in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner's most unusual and gothic section. This is intended as a revision of lesson 3 of our term: simply a rundown of the events in part 3.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 2 (ctd)

This is the second part of the podcast on Part Two.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 2

This is the first part of the podcast on Part Two of the poem.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 1 (ctd)

The second part of the podcast on the first part of the poem.

The Rime of The Ancient Mariner - Part 1

Hear about Part One here. This is a two part podcast. Consult your glossary if you come across any terms that you don't understand.