In which John Green teaches you about Chinua Achebe's 1958 novel, Things Fall Apart. You'll learn about Igboland, a region in modern day Nigeria, prior to the arrival of the British Empire. Achebe tells the story of Okonkwo, an Igbo...

Born in 1975 to a Jamaican mother and English father, Zadie Smith burst onto the literary scene in 2000 with her debut novel 'White Teeth'. Written while still at Cambridge University, it became an instant classic of multicultural...

“Satire” describes the characteristics and purpose of satirical writing, using examples from British Literature.

“Parallel Structure” explains the grammatical technique of parallelism, giving an example of parallel structure from British literature.

On June 22, 1948, the Empire Windrush docked at Tilbury, carrying over 500 passengers from the Caribbean. This marked the beginning of post-war mass migration to Britain, forever changing the face of British society.



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Before the sun never set on the British Empire; before Genghis Khan swept the steppe; before Rome extended its influence to encircle the Mediterranean Sea; there was ancient Assyria. Considered by historians to be the first true empire,...

National Archives: This films is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...

Copyright © the British Library; with thanks to Afrikult, the Royal African Society and all the interviewees In this short film, readers give their views on and insights into West Africa literature. The film was made at the Africa Writes...

When we think of opium dens of the 19th century, the conjured image is usually a hazy, smoke-filled room full of questionable characters, right? Well, at one point in the early 19th century, everyone and their mother was taking opium...

George Sand has had an profound impact on modern literature, and yet she is relatively unknown to a British audience. Belinda Jack, The Gresham Professor of Rhetoric aims to change that by focusing on her work ‘Francois le Champi’ in her...

The big and decisive naval battle that the Royal Navy had hoped for did not happen during World War 1. But another naval strategy slowly but surely ground the German economy down. » HOW CAN I SUPPORT YOUR CHANNEL? You can support us by...

Christian literature from the British Empire makes for uncomfortable reading today, but in fact the missionary project of the Victorian era had its roots in equality, anti-slavery and a seeking to do good. Gresham College Professor,...

Discover the groundbreaking journey of Una Marson, the first Black woman employed by the BBC and the pioneer behind 'Caribbean Voices'. Learn how this Jamaican poet and activist shaped British broadcasting and gave a platform to...

From the streets of Croydon to the top of the charts, Stormzy has become more than just a grime artist - he's a cultural icon and a force for change.



In 2017, Stormzy made history with his debut album 'Gang Signs & Prayer',...

Miss Havisham is a wealthy and reclusive character in Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. As a young woman, she was left at the altar, leading her to become bitter and manipulative. She raises her adoptive daughter, Estella, to...

Abel Magwitch is a captivating character in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Initially a fearsome convict, he evolves into a compassionate and paternal figure for the protagonist, Pip. Through his journey of redemption, Magwitch...

Pip is the main character of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. He is a young orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman. While working as a blacksmith's apprentice, he learns that an anonymous benefactor has bestowed him with...

A video overview of part II of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, this video summarizes the ending of the story. Pip discovers that Jaggers knows much more about Magwitch and...

A video overview of part II of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, we review important events and interactions in part II of the book. Pip has moved to London and is adjusting...

A video overview of part I of Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations. Using excerpts from the 1946 version of the movie, this video introduces the main characters and explores the key events in part I. We meet Pip and his family,...

National Archive: A Christmas Carol, published 19 December 1843 is one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved works and did much to create our image of an archetypal Victorian Christmas. But its success immediately caused its author trouble,...

We investigate the rich seam of royalty in British literature, and examine Englishness through the lens of folk song, with Steve Roud and the singer Rachel Unthank='http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/series/books' target='_blank'...

Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn. In concert with other members of the senior management team Nick leads the leads the development of transformative library...

Nick Higgins is the Chief Librarian at Brooklyn Public Library in charge of public service across Brooklyn. In concert with other members of the senior management team Nick leads the leads the development of transformative library...