Eloise in Oxonia
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.
Eloise in Oxonia
Episode 5: The Library is an Iceberg
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.