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Fantasy Literature

Oxford University
The Lord Of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Fairy Tales
C.S. Lewis
Fantasy Literature
Metamorphosis
Middle-Earth
Classical Reception
The Narrative Of Decline
Arthurian Literature
Air
Earth
Water
Fire
Classical Literature
Women's Writing
J. R. R. Tolkien
Friendship
Mythopoeia
Death and Mortality

Fantasy Literature has emerged as one of the most important genres over the past few decades and now enjoys extraordinary levels of popularity. The impact of Tolkien’s Middle-earth works and the serialisation of George Martin’s ‘Game of Thrones’ books has moved these and their contemporaries into mainstream culture. As the popularity grows so does interest in the roots of fantasy, the main writers... more

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A look at prequels and sequels in transdmedia fantasy - Theresa Sprecht Part of the Bloomsbury-Oxford Summer School (23rd-25th September 2025) held at Exeter College. This summer school was supported by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd and organised by Prof... more

A look at Manga, history, and fantasy Manga stories - MInjie Su Part of the Bloomsbury-Oxford Summer School (23rd-25th September 2025) held at Exeter College. This summer school was supported by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd and organised by Professors C... more

Fantasy gaming - Stuart Lee Short talk (10 minutes) - Part of the Bloomsbury-Oxford Summer School (23rd-25th September 2025) held at Exeter College. This summer school was supported by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd and organised by Professors Carolyne La... more

The impact of G R R Martin's Game of Thrones and the TV series - Carolyne Larrington Part of the Bloomsbury-Oxford Summer School (23rd-25th September 2025) held at Exeter College. This summer school was supported by Bloomsbury Publishing Ltd and orga... more

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Jinn, Faith, and Oral Folklore (short talk) - Sarah Mughal Rana
Q: How do you view mythology that predates the biblical canon?
Rana discusses the existence of religious narratives in other cultures and how they provide similar motifs to those found in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of exploring a variety of sources in storytelling.
Game of Thrones - Carolyne Larrington
Q: Do you think the absence of visible and explicit magic supported Game of Thrones to be accessible to a broader audience?
Carolyne believes that the rationing of magic made the political relationships and character developments more appealing to a wider audience.
Game of Thrones - Carolyne Larrington
Q: Do you think it's going to play out differently if we do get the books in their final ending?
Carolyne suggests that while Martin always intended for Bran to be king, the route taken in the show differed from the books, which may lead to a different conclusion in the book series.
Arresting Strangeness and Fan Fiction (short talk) - Megan Laybourn
Q: How do alternate universes fit into your framework of fan fiction as a space of exploration?
They still critique source material by adding modern societal perspectives to character dynamics and relationships.
Arresting Strangeness and Fan Fiction (short talk) - Megan Laybourn
Q: How do you feel about this kind of new trend in publishing where fan fiction is re-skinned, traditionally published, and therefore is a product of capitalism?
While they still retain the element of escapism, I can't comment on whether they maintain any radical or resistant narratives.

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Focused on the rich world of fantasy literature, the content explores the evolution and significance of influential works and writers, particularly emphasizing the impact of J.R.R. Tolkien and other Oxford-affiliated authors. A variety of themes are covered, including literary influences, character studies, and thematic reflections such as mortality, friendship, and language creation, tying these discussions back to the enduring relevance of fantasy narratives in modern culture. The format includes lectures and talks that aim to illuminate the complexities of these texts and their authors, appealing to both avid fans of the genre and literary scholars alike.

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