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Join first year student Eloise Weaver, as she embarks on a journey through Oxonia: a dreamy landscape where fiction entwines with the true literary history of Oxford.
As she explores the enchanting streets of Oxford, Eloise meets beloved characters and the brilliant minds behind them—past and present. Eloise’s adventures are fantasy, but the authors, people, and ideas she encounters are as real as you and I.
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Join first year student Eloise Weaver, as she embarks on a journey through Oxonia: a dreamy landscape where fiction entwines with the true literary history of Oxford.
As she explores the enchanting streets of Oxford, Eloise meets beloved characters and the brilliant minds behind them—past and present. Eloise’s adventures are fantasy, but the authors, people, and ideas she encounters are as real as you and I.
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Send us a text Eloise and Iris escape their studies for a dreamy afternoon of punting—only to be ambushed by rivals with cruel intent. What begins as a playful outing spirals into confrontation, injury, and an unexpected, electric moment that shifts everything between them. As Eloise reckons with public recognition and private doubt, she also reflects on the forgotten legacy of writer Katherine Lee Bates, whose literary obscurity haunts her. With poetic echoes from Shelley and a stirring undercurrent of both tenderness and defiance, this episode explores the rewards of resilience, the ache of obscurity, and the quiet power connection.…
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Send us a text Eloise struggles to keep up with her workload and manage the stressors of midyear. To make matters worse, she faces the growing scrutiny of college and an uncomfortable conflict with Jax. She attends a lecture on Seamus Heaney at the exams schools. Increasingly threatened by forces beyond her understanding, Eloise must decide: will she abandon her search for hidden meanings, or keep digging—risking everything to uncover truths she may not be ready to face?…
Send us a text Eloise receives a curious invitation to play a card game in the MCR, where the atmosphere feels more deliberate than casual. Her academic path takes a thrilling turn as she explores the wit and subversion of Oscar Wilde, guided by an exclusive and illuminating conversation with Sir Stephen Fry. As the evening unfolds, a subtle clue emerges—one that may bring her closer to uncovering who has been quietly observing her movements.…
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Send us a text Eloise and Iris venture through the foggy landscape of Oxonia to attend an exclusive boat race. As they walk along the riverbank, they encounter several surprises, including a friendly boater named Sally and a group of sharp-eyed students. Eloise reflects on Susan Sontag’s philosophical writings, and contemplates the eternal desire to capture fleeting moments. The pair of friends face a menacing social spectacle, while Eloise uncovers another clue to the enigmatic and ever-elusive Jax.…
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Send us a text In this episode, Eloise explores the legendary Bodleian Library, uncovering its rich history as one of the oldest libraries in Europe, filled with priceless manuscripts, treasures of literature, and... poltergeists? As she navigates the labyrinth of ancient books, Eloise faces a pivotal choice—whether to follow a falconry clue that promises adventure, or to stay grounded and stick with the safety of her routine. Her decision could lead her into uncharted territory or keep her on familiar, safer pathways.…
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Send us a text After her first tutorial with Professor Meade, Eloise is drawn to the library's quiet mystery. While researching, she uncovers an unusual symbol and a cryptic notation—its origins unclear and its significance uncertain. Torn between skepticism and curiosity, Eloise faces a pivotal decision: should she follow her instincts, or ignore the potential danger? Along the way, she delves into the life and work of Dorothy L. Sayers, the 20th-century crime writer and founding member of The Detection Club—a literary precursor to The Inklings, the famous writers' group that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. As Eloise explores these literary connections, she begins to wonder: is she on the verge of an exciting discovery—or flirting with disaster?…
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Send us a text Eloise meets Dr Franziska Kohlt and learns about Lewis Carroll's mad wonderland. The group of friends attend their first bop, then journey into the Portal, where Eloise pilfers something that does not belong to her. Shadows from the past play on her mind, as she loses touch with all she thinks she knows.…
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Send us a text Eloise and her College Family visit the Pitt Rivers Museum, encountering phantoms from the distant past.
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Send us a text Eager first-year student Eloise Weaver arrives in Oxonia, where she will read English Literature. Her first stop is Blackwell's Bookshop, where she discovers the rich history of the store and delves into Tolkien's early poetry, crafted within its very walls. As she ventures into the college for the first time, she encounters a friendly porter and catches sight of an intriguing figure just beyond her access limits...…
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