Frank Foley’s Literature Courses

The End of Reason?
This 10-week course examines three groundbreaking novels of the twentieth century, in which the very essence of Enlightenment 'reason' is radically challenged. From the production lines of Brave New World, to the physical and mental brutality of Nineteen Eighty-Four, and the bureaucratic nightmares of The Trial, what we encounter, simply put, is the end of reason. But are these dystopian fantasies of the future or prophetic visions of our 21st century culture?

Fridays from 24th September 10am-12noon
Cost £75

Reading List
Brave New World - Huxley; Nineteen Eighty-Four - Orwell; The Trial – Kafka

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Shakespeare's Genius: Hamlet and King Lear
Simply put, a superb course and one of Frank's favourites. This 12-week course focuses on two of the greatest works of literature - Hamlet and King Lear. Through detailed textual analysis, excerpts from film versions, in-class readings and group discussions, this course will encourage a new appreciation of these superb plays, and allow them to live in our minds once again.

Wednesdays from 22th September 10am-12noon
Cost £80

Reading List
King Lear; Hamlet; Shakespeare's Language by Frank Kermode

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Truth in Fiction
A 10-week course studying three novels in which the line between truth and fiction is blurred. We will explore themes concerning identity and memory within the wider discourse of the concept of Truth. What is Truth? What is it to say something is true? Each novel deals with these questions in a different way. From the self-deceptions of a butler, to the self-delusions of a husband, and the self-justifications of a young girl, we will assess the fiction of Truth and the truth in fiction.

Wednesday evenings from 29th September 7pm-9pm
Cost £75

Reading List
The Remains of the Day - Ishiguro; Atonement - McEwan
The Good Soldier - Ford Madox Ford