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Bob Eaglestone

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Professor of Contemporary Literature and Thought at Royal Holloway, University of London. Writing a book about Arendt and another about literature and politics in the UK.

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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 5h
Pie: really? Interested in who?
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David Cooper @drdavidcooper.bsky.social · 19h
A new book for the new academic year: my monograph, ‘Reading Place Writing: Geography, Form, Immersion, 2010-2020’ has been published by @livunipress.bsky.social as part of the @englishassociation.bsky.social ‘English at the Interface’ series www.liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
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Reading Place Writing | Home
David Cooper is Senior Lecturer in English at Manchester Metropolitan University where he is the founding co-director of the Centre for Place Writing.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@eve.gd just thinking of you (for no reason not even listening to klf!) and just sending love, mate.
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Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A fellowship at the USC Shoah Foundation giving access to their archive of 60,000 Holocaust and other survivor videos. I’ve watched three several times. My father and two of his cousins - who tragically never re-made contact as adults or even knew they had each survived. sfi.usc.edu/news/2026/08...
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Non-Residential Fellowship Academic Year 2026-2027
The Programs Division at the USC Shoah Foundation invites applications for its Non-Residential Fellowships for the academic year 2026-2027. This program is open to scholars from any discipline who do ...
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Absolutely!
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
No tix
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ditto
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Ive got one and a half more green block than you! (But not my year either, I suspect)
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Simon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ronald Blythe Fellowship 2026 The John Clare Society runs an annual bursary scheme, providing £1,000 for PhD researchers in the field of John Clare studies. Closing date: 30 October. @bars.bsky.social @bavs-uk.bsky.social @bsecs.bsky.social @univeng.bsky.social johnclaresociety.org/2026/10/01/r...
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Apply for John Clare Society Bursary by 30 October 2026
Apply for the Ronald Blythe Fellowship bursary for John Clare studies! Deadline: 30 October 2026. Fund your research projects
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
(Not to cavil too much, but isn’t this true of *almost every* medium-to-good political speech? Isn’t ‘ask not what your country’ always derailed/brought back to earth by ‘events, dear boy, events’)
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
FWIW I think ‘rage’ is too strong
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Not going with ‘a sense of a life’ or some like that. I love his work and am very much looking forward to this.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I only did barsetshire (during my PhD to relax) and also not my period (so not work!). I really loved can, and did find it pretty exciting!
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I am *also* reading Phineas Finn (having read can you forgive her? On holiday!).
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Would love to read (in a supportive and interested way) when you feel it’s ready.
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Simon Kővesi @kovesi.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Pierce Egan Life in London Coming soon...
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Holocaust Research Institute @rhulholocaustri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On 25 January 2027, Philippe Sands KC will deliver our annual David Cesarani Memorial Lecture on campus in Egham, titled: ‘On Genocide and its Discontents: Reflections after the ICJ Judgment in Gambia v Myanmar.’ You can book your tickets and find out more information here: tinyurl.com/3mkv9pn2
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
That is very impressive.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This is the kind of post I joined social media for btw.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I‘m really sorry to hear this Martin.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I love this record! How is your miracleman book?
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Jonathan Calder @lordbonkers.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
One for every Labour MP to read. #ldconf
lincolnshirelive.co.uk
30 years ago, Lincoln was 'on its knees' - then the university arrived
The construction of the University of Lincoln marked a turning point in the city's fortunes
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
(Also: great record!)
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Where have you moved to???
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
You gotta lose an eye and and arm first, sorry. (Plus, you know, destroy fleets)
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Your award!
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
… but as I say, Charlie is kinda an outlier. The other famous ones (Matilda, bfg, twits etc) are more… well, I find them more worrying.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
That is absolutely true. In the other hand, they let their son go and live with a weirdo in a factory that is shut off from the world….
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When I have this conversation with other parents (‘oh, we love ‘Matilda’) they always seem amazed but it’s *right there* in plain sight.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I think a lot of his books are very, very groomy indeed eg separate children from parents; disparage parents etc. I mean, the bfg literally kidnaps an orphan. Charlie (which was extensively rewritten by editor) feels a bit like this - the others even more so. (Plus: the plots are so bad!).
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Jo Cottrell @cotch11.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Very much looking forward to welcoming Michael Lewis, curator of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition to my Art Chat salon in Hackney next Wednesday 30 September. Lots to discuss and plenty of time for questions. If you're in the area do join us! Tickets £10. DM me for more details.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
I’m not really a jazz person but I think this is the greatest record ever made, and plan to have the fourth track at my funeral.
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Elizabeth Draper @draperel @draperel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This!The IAS teacher network welcomes both experienced practitioners & newcomers, offering opportunities to deepen subject knowledge,explore innovative teaching methods, & connect with educators & scholars worldwide who share an interest in Arthurian literature, culture, and myth. Sign up! Join in!
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sending love!
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Interesting.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Out of interest, does he also talk about ‘student belonging’ and ‘engagement’ when he discusses ‘student experience’?
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@adamroberts.bsky.social Adam, my review of Philip Hensher’s History of the Novel, in History Today.
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History Today @historytoday.com · 21/09/2026
Philip Hensher’s A History of the Novel in Britain is certainly novel but how does it fare as history? ✍️ Robert Eaglestone reviews the recent #history book buff.ly/PJvctPL
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‘A History of the Novel in Britain’ by Philip Hensher review
Philip Hensher’s A History of the Novel in Britain is certainly novel but how does it fare as history?
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Plus what one likes changes and develops over one’s life
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
They don’t go south of the river
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Higher Education risks irreversible damage, says British Academy president Prof Susan Smith, with humanities and social sciences disciplines disappearing in many cold spots. BA is tracking subject provision & calling for a comprehensive review www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/stateme...
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British Academy President: UK higher education crisis risks irreversible damage
As course closures, shrinking provision and widening regional inequalities threaten the future of UK higher education and research, President of the British Academy, Susan J Smith calls for an immedia...
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Love c s forester
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This sounds really frightening Martin. Sending love and thinking of you and Helen.
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Roger Luckhurst @theprofrog.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A frankly trying modern literature university job for someone, being forced to live in Lausanne on a very good salary for years on end
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Assistant Professor (Tenure Track Directly to Professor Ordinaire) in Modern English Literature - Lausanne, Canton of Vaud (CH) job with UNIVERSITY OF LAUSANNE - UNIL | 415561
The University of Lausanne seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Modern English Literature, leading to Professor Ordinaire ...
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
I’m so sorry to hear this.
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
FWIW I’m not sure I agree: there are all sorts of ways to do coursework that don’t rely on ‘just the finished product’ (which is, of course, AI cheat-able): journals, portfolios, logs etc etc
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Though there is also - for the younger punter - Lairdy Gigha (doesn’t throttle but pokes her face)
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Thanks for posting this excellent piece
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Bob Eaglestone @bobeaglestone.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’m very pleased to see Julia Donaldson has returned to her early intertextual Postmodernism (eg Charlie Cook’s favourite book) for #GruffaloGranny
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