Being Human Festival: ‘Dangerous’ influences: in the archive with Radclyffe Hall
What influences shape our sexuality? Can literature be a ‘dangerous’ influence?
In 1928, Radclyffe Hall’s lesbian novel ‘The Well of Loneliness’ was banned as ‘obscene’ and described as a ‘danger’ to youth. This event will feature a short performance written by playwright Natalie McGrath that draws on University of Exeter lecturer Dr Jana Funke’s work on this writer. Join us for an interactive event that will offer a unique opportunity to explore and debate topical questions about sexuality, literary history, identity and community.
| A Being Human Fest HUMS seminar | |
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| Date | 21 November 2016 |
| Time | 20:00 |
| Place | Voodoo Lounge, Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter, EX4 3LS |
Event details
This event is part of the Being Human festival which is led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy, Being Human is a national forum for public engagement with humanities research. The festival highlights the ways in which the humanities can inspire and enrich our everyday lives, help us to understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and the challenges we face in a changing world.
For more information please visit the Being Human Festival website.
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