Ros Ballaster
@ballasterros.bsky.social
LitProf University of Oxford. Loves long serial fiction in all its forms.
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We're delighted to welcome Prof Simon Gikandi (Princeton) to give the Clarendon Lectures for 2025 on 'English from Below: The Rise and Fall of a Discipline'.
Join us for the first lecture on 28 Oct on 'English in the (post) Colonial Archive'. All welcome!
See details on our website >>
Join us for the first lecture on 28 Oct on 'English in the (post) Colonial Archive'. All welcome!
See details on our website >>
English in the (post) Colonial Archive (Clarendon Lecture 1 by Professor Simon Gikandi)
english.web.ox.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're delighted to welcome Prof Simon Gikandi (Princeton) to give the Clarendon Lectures for 2025 on 'English from Below: The Rise and Fall of a Discipline'.
Join us for the first lecture on 28 Oct on 'English in the (post) Colonial Archive'. All welcome!
See details on our website >>
Join us for the first lecture on 28 Oct on 'English in the (post) Colonial Archive'. All welcome!
See details on our website >>
Congratulations to my colleague on publication of her first (and brilliant) book
Today is publication day for PAPER AND THE MAKING OF EARLY MODERN LITERATURE! Available in paper or digital form www.pennpress.org/978151282744... @pennpress.bsky.social
October 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations to my colleague on publication of her first (and brilliant) book
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New term, new talks, new ideas 🗣️
Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡
Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡
Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
October 2, 2025 at 8:52 AM
New term, new talks, new ideas 🗣️
Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡
Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
Our Michaelmas 2025 Public Talk Series is here – bringing leading voices to Oxford. Free and open to all – come be part of the conversation. 💡
Register here: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/news-events/...
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#TeamEnglish #EduSky 👀👀⬇️
A new free KS3 graphic novel and teaching pack explores the extraordinary life of 19th century Black performer Billy Waters. Fresh perspectives on race, disability, identity and storytelling — with ready-to-use resources to diversify your curriculum. #NATE tinyurl.com/35m9n8xa
Teaching race and disability through the amazing story of Billy Waters - National Association for the Teaching of English
A new free Key Stage 3 graphic novel and teaching pack brings the extraordinary life of Black Regency performer Billy Waters into the classroom, offering students fresh perspectives on race,...
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September 19, 2025 at 3:23 PM
#TeamEnglish #EduSky 👀👀⬇️
On book display at Hatchards in London. jAFB is getting about!
September 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
On book display at Hatchards in London. jAFB is getting about!
A great way to celebrate Austen’s 250th and Creation Theatre’s 30th anniversary. creationtheatre.co.uk/show/lady-su...
Jane Austen's Lady Susan - Creation Theatre %
Calling all Jane Austen fans! A daily dose of Austen in your inbox.This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary - she was born in 1775 and went on to become one of the most loved novelists writing ...
creationtheatre.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A great way to celebrate Austen’s 250th and Creation Theatre’s 30th anniversary. creationtheatre.co.uk/show/lady-su...
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If Instagram had existed, Jane Austen would have been following the fashion posts from La Belle Assemblée. 💃
Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉
#janeausten #regency #fashion
Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉
#janeausten #regency #fashion
September 22, 2025 at 8:42 AM
If Instagram had existed, Jane Austen would have been following the fashion posts from La Belle Assemblée. 💃
Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉
#janeausten #regency #fashion
Professor Ros Ballaster (@ballasterros.bsky.social) brings those Regency styles to life in her new book, Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible - out this September. 📒🎉
#janeausten #regency #fashion
www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo.... At Lyme Park Disley Sunday 28 September, a place of ‘real elegance’ and pleased to join a great line up of speakers and events.
www.ticketsource.co.uk
September 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
www.ticketsource.co.uk/serenity-boo.... At Lyme Park Disley Sunday 28 September, a place of ‘real elegance’ and pleased to join a great line up of speakers and events.
Sad to see (part of) this lovely tree fallen in the University Parks
September 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Sad to see (part of) this lovely tree fallen in the University Parks
JAFB looking glamorous in the hands of @laurietavan.bsky.social at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath
September 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
JAFB looking glamorous in the hands of @laurietavan.bsky.social at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath
Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible parked up by the Pump Room in Bath
September 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible parked up by the Pump Room in Bath
With Erin Sage, brilliant student, and my book at the Jane Austen centre Bath @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social @chawtonhouse.bsky.social
September 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
With Erin Sage, brilliant student, and my book at the Jane Austen centre Bath @mansfieldoxford.bsky.social @chawtonhouse.bsky.social
Publication day today 11 September 2025 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ros-...
September 11, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Publication day today 11 September 2025 www.panmacmillan.com/authors/ros-...
www.aol.com/lifestyle/da.... I always knew David Bowie was a fellow 18th centuryist!
David Bowie’s secret final project discovered locked in his study
Shortly before his death, the star wrote dozens of notes for a musical set in 18th Century London.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:12 AM
www.aol.com/lifestyle/da.... I always knew David Bowie was a fellow 18th centuryist!
Advance copies are here! Barnes and Noble have 25% off pre-order for dollar buyers 3-5 September www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jane-auste...
September 3, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Advance copies are here! Barnes and Noble have 25% off pre-order for dollar buyers 3-5 September www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jane-auste...
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The Ronald Blythe Fellowship is John Clare Society's new scheme awarding a PhD student focusing on Clare a £1000 bursary to support their work.
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/
August 18, 2025 at 11:40 AM
The Ronald Blythe Fellowship is John Clare Society's new scheme awarding a PhD student focusing on Clare a £1000 bursary to support their work.
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/
Please pass on - &/or contact me or Honorary Secretary of the Society, Karen Lakey, for further information:
johnclaresociety.wordpress.com/contact-us/
Beautiful goal from Agyemang
July 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Beautiful goal from Agyemang
July 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#globalausten Two well-dressed ladies contemplating flyer for my Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible (forthcoming 11 September)
July 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#globalausten Two well-dressed ladies contemplating flyer for my Jane Austen’s Fashion Bible (forthcoming 11 September)
Looking forward to this
June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Looking forward to this
