Fantasy literature

# Title Description Contributor
11 The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien's Legacy To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of the final volume of Tolkien’s fantasy epic… Elleke Boehmer, Stuart Lee, Patrick Curry, Dimitra Fimi, Andy Orchard
12 Approaching Fantasy Literature This shortened version of a lecture seeks to introduce the listener to the concept of fantasy… Stuart Lee
13 H. P. Lovecraft A brief introduction to the American writer H. P. Lovecraft, the master of 'weird fiction'. The… Stuart Lee
14 Alan Garner This short lecture offers an overview of the fantasy writer Alan Garner's early fiction, from The… Felix Taylor
15 Interview: Catherine Butler An interview with Dr Catherine Butler (Cardiff University) by Will Brockbank (Oxford). Dr Butler… Catherine Butler, Will Brockbank
16 Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children’s Fantasy Literature in the Twentieth Century Maria Sachiko Cecire introduces the idea of an Oxford School of children’s fantasy literature,… Maria Sachiko Cecire
17 Why 'Game of Thrones' Matters Carolyne Larrington discusses some reasons for the popularity of the HBO series, explores some of… Carolyne Larrington
18 Diana Wynne Jones A brief introduction to the writer Diana Wynne Jones – one of the 'Oxford School'. Gabriel Schenk
19 T. H. White A brief introduction to the writer T. H. White – author of the famous Arthurian fantasy series. Gabriel Schenk
20 Ursula K. Le Guin Caroline Batten offers a basic introduction to author Ursula K. Le Guin's life, work, and lasting… Caroline Batten
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