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 6: A Falcon on the River Isis
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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.