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tom paulin oxford university::Making a rare public appearance last thursday since a series of injudicious comments incurred the wrath of british jewry and his employers at oxford university, dr paulin looked relaxed and at ease.
He read extracts from his new book, including poems that deal with the suffering of jews in nazi germany.
The peace at the oxford bookshop did not last.
Jamie simpson, an oxford student and a selfproclaimed zionist, accosted the poet and demanded an apology.
Dr paulin just shook his head.
Mr simpson was ushered away.
Dr paulin looked startled.
Such events are likely to become all too commonplace as pressure mounts for the poet to be thrown out of hertford college and oxford university.
Jewish students at oxford are furious.
I do not support attacks on israeli civilians under any circumstances.
Fellows at hertford may be losing patience with the celebrity in their midst.
He is not taken seriously here as an academic.
Fellows are impressed by academic credentials rather than if you turn up on tv every five minutes.
Nesta, at least, is standing by him.