Literary Criticism

On Sunday a diverse group of students from London and beyond gathered for the English Masterclass to explore the place of literature and criticism in society. Engaging in a free-flowing discussion on issues such as pleasure, censorship, freedom of expression and morality, they learnt how writers have defended their craft from the Renaissance to the present day. In the afternoon, three short workshops introduced students to diverse aspects of literary theory – including Feminism, Postcolonialism, and the Death of the Author – as methods for close reading. Getting to grips with the political repercussions of literature, students united these with their own literary experiences and with our previous discussions to produce a lively and vital debate.

Learn more about Debate Chamber’s English and Drama events here.

Megan Murray-Pepper, English Tutor