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(always wanted a chance to use that word)

Book of Books Booking Booked (almost . . .)

Finally sifted through all my existing commitments to find a slot for the twelve-week course on the Bible in English literature (the Book of Books) that so many of you have been asking about.  What I found was just about … Continue reading

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Two Long Courses in Search of Students: Dante’s Divine Comedy and The Book of Books

I’m hoping to get these two long courses booked soon, so if you haven’t already expressed interest, now’s the time.  Use the “Contact Us” link to send me a message.  Thanks! The Book of Books: The Bible in English Literature (14 … Continue reading

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The Inklings gets underway as Australia votes!

Whatever you think of the Federal election, there’s always good books to keep us warm.  On Saturday, 7 September, the first session of a six-week course on the writings of C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and J.R.R. Tolkien will run from … Continue reading

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Special Thanks to Australian Poetry

Australian Poetry has given us a most welcome listing on their site:   http://www.australianpoetry.org/2013/06/07/catch-up-on-your-chaucer/

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Live to Air!

Live to Air Wednesday, 26 June   You can hear Bob talking live with Alicia Sometimes on her Triple R FM, (102.7Mhz) show, Aural Text, about The Melbourne Literature Seminars.  We’ll be first up at 12 noon on Wednesday, 26 … Continue reading

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My Friends at Melbourne Free University

One of my inspirations for The Melbourne Literature Seminars has been the splendid work being done by the Melbourne Free University, whose inspired creators, Jem Atahan and Jasmine Westendorf, have been kind hosts to talks by me and a dizzying … Continue reading

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Special Thanks to My Website Genius

This website has been designed by the indefatigable Mike Cutter, whose link appears at the bottom of its pages.  I owe him a big thank-you for negotiating the cyber-maze on my  behalf, and for coming up with such an elegant … Continue reading

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New Courses Soon To Be Announced

Watch This Space . . .   Thanks to everyone for all the enthusiastic responses I’ve so far received!  Many of you have expressed interest in other texts and periods you’d like us to take up, and many have asked … Continue reading

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How and Why I Teach Literature

How and Why I Teach Literature Bob DiNapoli   Across the three decades I have taught at various universities, I’ve been moved and sustained by a small number of considerations, most of which no longer carry much weight (if they … Continue reading

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Check back soon

“The Thoughts of Chairman Bob” is probably too arch for what I’m doing here, but I’ll be putting up the odd essay or couple of paragraphs on my philosophy of literary teaching, to give you some idea of what you’re … Continue reading

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