“Not all the water in the rough rude sea Can wash the balm off from an anointed king.” When corrupt, despotic King Richard II ventures off to wage war, the banished […]

June, 1940—In the past two months, Nazi Germany has conquered Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Great Britain stands alone against the formidable German war machine. Now, Germany decides […]

J.R.R. Tolkien was a towering figure in the world of twentieth-century English letters. His labors on Beowulf continue to shape the literary landscape, his work on the Oxford English Dictionary […]

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive event in partnership with The Faulkner Society — and you are on the guest list! ESU Members enjoy a $25 discount on registration […]

The Earl and Countess of Derby Invite the English-Speaking Union toA Magical Holiday Weekend at Knowsley HallPrescot, Merseyside L34 4AG EnglandNovember 20–23, 2025 From $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp […]