Dr Ros Ballaster

critic, university teacher, enthusiast for feminism, socialism, all things eighteenth century, and the humble anchovy. views my own, not university

[Dr Ros Ballaster @BallasterRos]

I am now on bluesky. Find me there @ballasterros.bsky.social

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Advance copies are here! Barnes and Noble have 25% off pre-order for dollar buyers3-5 September https://t.co/R1OT4D2rcF

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Flyer from PGWells bookstore, Winchester https://t.co/IJR3Yu7cME who supplied a magnificent book stall at Global Jane Austen Conference #c18th #Austen250 #janeausten250

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Music at Mansfield concert – Shakespeare in Song https://t.co/o3E8xGTGuI

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Out 11 September 2025. Has been a joy to work on.

[Federica Gigante @Federica_Gig]

📢 JOB OPENINGS! 📢Come work with me at Oxford! As part of my ERC project UNSEEN, I am recruiting a full-time 5-year project admin, two 3-year post-docs and one fully-funded PhD.

The first position is already advertised, the others will follow shortly https://t.co/XDrighvuJd

[Faculty of English @engfac]

Our virtual Open Day for state school pupils and teachers is this Saturday, 8 March from 10.30am - 2.30pm. Join us for taster lectures, admissions info, plus a Q&A with our undergraduates. Pls share! #teamenglish #EnglishLit

Register for your free place: https://t.co/OjWameOrVr

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Tomorrow!

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You can find me on bluesky in future. @ballasterros.bsky.social.

[ChawtonHouse @ChawtonHouse]

A return to Chawton House for this 1793 book, formerly part of the Knight family library. As well as the Montagu Knight bookplate, it contains an enormous fold-out map of the West Indies. Many thanks to @LostSheepGPL, especially Peter Sabor & Gillian Dow for bringing it back!

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The story of exploitation of enslaved people behind the Rylands’ enormous wealth that funded the People’s Library of Manchester is also sadly familiar.

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John Rylands Library at Manchester feels familiar. No surprise then that it was commissioned from Basil Champneys because Enriqueta Rylands admired his work @Mansfield College, Oxford.

[Faculty of English @engfac]

We're looking to appoint to the News UK Professorship of Language & Communication. The Professor will promote the study of English language & communication in Oxford at all levels & stimulate interest in the subject in the wider academic community & beyond https://t.co/WcWjgRCLCp