Start Date
17 February, 2024
Saturday, 10am - 4pm
Overview
Welcome to "The Winter's Tale," a one-day event that's part of our "Shakespeare on the Couch" series. Our series has been exploring a range of Shakespeare's plays over the past few years, delving into their historical and cultural contexts, exploring the underlying themes, motifs and psychodynamics, and considering how these works continue to resonate in our contemporary world.
This session is designed for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Shakespeare, his works, and the time in which he lived. Whether you're a lifelong fan of the Bard or a newcomer to his plays, we invite you to join us as we dive into "The Winter's Tale" and explore its complex characters, intricate plot, and enduring relevance. Come discover the magic of Shakespeare with us!
'The Winter's Tale': In considering one of Shakespeare's mysterious late 'Romances', we take a look at what happens when an earlier grand tragedy is revisited with magic and alchemy.
Please note that the ‘last date available to book’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier if courses are over- or under-subscribed. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure enrol as soon as possible. Registrations will not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm.
Course Lecturer: Dr Kate O'Leary and David Rice
Dr Kathleen O’Leary has taught on Continuing Education courses for almost nine years and in that time has offered courses on European literature, Jane Austen, poetry and Shakespeare. Her work focusses on the impact that early modern/medieval writers had on not only the development of the English language, but also on how character, irony and form influenced later writers, and indeed our modern perceptions of literature.
David Rice has a BA (Hons) in psychology, and an MA in Cultural Studies, and has taught psychology at further and higher education levels for forty years. Retired from full time education, he has been teaching part-time at Continuing Education, University of Liverpool for nearly 10 years.
Courses fees: Full fee £46.
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