Michele Barrett
Emeritus Professor of Modern Literary and Cultural Theory at Queen Mary, University of London, known for her expertise in feminist theory and literary criticism.
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Apr 27, 2023 • 55min
A Room of One's Own
Join Hermione Lee, an expert in Virginia Woolf's literature, Michele Barrett, a feminist theory scholar, and Alexandra Harris, a modern literature specialist as they delve into Woolf's groundbreaking essay on women and fiction. They explore how Woolf's personal experiences shaped her views on women's independence in writing. The conversation highlights Woolf's critique of gender roles, the importance of personal space for women writers, and her lasting legacy on female authorship. Wit, wisdom, and community interplay in their discussion of narrative styles and the evolution of women's voices in literature.
Apr 9, 2009 • 42min
Aldous Huxley's Brave New World
Academic David Bradshaw, psychologist Daniel Pick, and scholar Michele Barrett discuss Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' in this podcast. They explore Huxley's dystopian vision, societal conformity, Americanization, influence of eugenics and Ford, Huxley's response to societal turmoil, the savage's revelation, and themes of orchestration and ethical dilemmas in the novel.
