The Annual Esmond Harmsworth Lecture in Arts and Letters at the RAI, 21st May 2009

The Annual Esmond Harmsworth Lecture in American Arts and Letters will be given this year by Christopher Bigsby, Professor of American Studies at the University of East Anglia. Professor Bigsby has published numerous books on aspects of English and American culture, including the acclaimed Arthur Miller: the Definitive Biography.

The title of the lecture will be “Arthur Miller: Un-American”. It will take place at the RAI on Thursday, May 21st 2009 at 5pm, and be followed by a wine reception.

Places are free but must be reserved. Please contact Lucy Dugmore, Academic Programme Administrator, to make a reservation, by email at academic.programme@rai.ox.ac.uk or by telephone on 01865 282 711.

Barton Gellman at the RAI

UPDATE: Due to the popularity of this event, registration has now closed.

Barton Gellman, Pulitzer prize winner and a distinguished journalist on The Washington Post, will be speaking at the Rothermere American Institute at lunch on Tuesday, 28th October at 12.30pm.

Mr. Gellman’s subject is that of his recently published book: Dick Cheney’s Vice-Presidency.

A sandwich lunch will be provided for the first thirty people who confirm their attendance.

Confirmation to enquiries@rai.ox.ac.uk