Tag Archives: Dr David Brauner

Writing Jews in Contemporary Britain

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Cindy

On September 11th, Dr David Brauner and Professor Bryan Cheyette both delivered well-received papers at a unique workshop entitled ‘Writing Jews in Contemporary Britain’.  Hosted by the Pears Institute at Birkbeck College, University of London, the workshop comprised three panels … Continue reading →

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Debating the Man Booker Prize

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Cindy

David Brauner writes: On the morning of 18th September I took part in a live discussion with the author and critic Philip Hensher on the BBC Breakfast Show, debating the pros and cons of the decision by the Man Booker … Continue reading →

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David Brauner talks on Roth at 80

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Cindy

On 18th March, Dr David Brauner made quite a splash when he delivered a conference paper entitled ‘Queering Philip Roth: Homosocial Discourse in the ‘American Trilogy’ at a big international event celebrating the 80th birthday of the author widely regarded … Continue reading →

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David Brauner on the BBC

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Cindy

On 5th December at 3pm David Brauner appeared on the Sarah Walker show on BBC Radio Berkshire, to talk about the cultural significance of the Beat Generation, prior to an interview with Carolyn Cassady, widow of Neal Cassady, who was … Continue reading →

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Salinger and Twain in school

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Cindy

David Brauner writes: On 21st November, I visited St Bartholomew’s School in Newbury to give a  talk to a group of sixth-form English students. I began by talking to the group about what studying English at university entails, what to … Continue reading →

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Dr David Brauner on ‘The Jewish Anti-Pastoral’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Cindy

  On Tuesday 27th March, Dr David Brauner entertained an enthusiastic public audience at the Museum of English Rural Life with a talk on ‘The Jewish Anti-Pastoral’. Laughter soon rang out in the conference room at MERL, as Dr Brauner … Continue reading →

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English Department in the wider community: Sixth Form Lectures

Posted on March 8, 2012 by

Our Sixth Form Lectures are a welcome addition to the school calendar of many secondary schools in our area and continue to be a successful element of our engagement with the wider community. This year the programme has, as usual, … Continue reading →

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