Do you walk on a sidewalk or a pavement? Eat fries or chips? The differences between American and British English can seem trivial at times, but they point to a deeper debate around language and identity that has been fought in the literary sphere as well as in everyday life. What differentiates American writers from... Continue Reading →
The Geographic and Linguistic Identity of the American Midwest (Public Lecture, 2nd October)
The Midwest is often seen as the heartland of America - and writers played a large part in constructing this sense of its significance. Molly Becker will map the regional and geographic identities of American fiction in our penultimate Late Summer Lecture. Free and open to all, from members of the public to schools to... Continue Reading →
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