Sally Bedell Smith - American Historian & Author Joining us on Wednesday evening at the Country Club, is author, Sally Bedell Smith talking about her most recent book, The Marriage that Saved the Monarchy - George VI and Elizabeth.
Poetry tugs at our emotions and affects each of us differently. Listening to versus reading poetry can create different images and thoughts even for the same poem. Join this special ESU Happy Hour when we bring four award-winning poets together to share their love of poetry—Karen Karpowich, Susana Case, Meredith Trede, and Peter Nickowitz. Our […]
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 to bring Britain to its knees. In order to do that, Goering’s Luftwaffe must win air superiority over the English Channel and Southeast England. The […]
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 still serves, and his groundbreaking thoughts about the role and purpose of fairy stories gave focus to the thoughts of C.S. Lewis and other Inklings. […]
With wit, insight, and passion, Professor Loomis brings Shakespeare to life in ways that are both entertaining and inspiring. In this one-hour Zoom session, she will share strategies for engaging your students and providing rich historical context through her presentation, “Teenage Shakespeare.” This session will explore what life was like for teenagers in Shakespeare’s time, as well […]
Co-Authors Dr. Robin Werner and her colleague, Dr. Elizabeth Lewis, will discuss their book titled Vampire Literature: An Anthology. Specifically, they will talk about the anthology’s inspiration and the challenges of the creation process.Vampire Literature: An Anthology is the first anthology designed specifically to introduce students and general readers to the history, theory, and cultural […]
Patrons of the English-Speaking Union:Our annual Patron Party for the supporters of the New Orleans Branch of the ESU of the United States is coming up in October and we are heavily into the planning stage for this terrific event, so please put the following date and location on your calendars:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at the beautiful Garden District home […]
The New Orleans English Speaking Union Branch is excited to host a buffet dinner at the WorldWar II museum on Monday, October 13th featuring Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill who will be discussing her latest book: Blenheim: 300 Years of Life in a Palace. Come and enjoy this special evening with a very special Lady. Monday, October […]
Sponsored by the ESU Central Pennsylvania BranchThe name D’Oyly Carte is recognized throughout the world because of Richard D’Oyly Carte’s partnership with Gilbert and Sullivan, which produced fourteen famous comic operas during the last quarter of the 19th Century such as H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado.Richard D’Oyly Carte (1844-1901) was one […]
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 Executive Plus/Deluxe Suite $2,800 pp double occupancy, $3,900 pp single (Executive Suites at $2,500 pp double / $3,400 pp single are sold out) Step into the enchantment of the holiday season with […]
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