| 1 |
What is the 'Silmarillion'? |
This lecture is an introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien's third major work, 'The Silmarillion' (1977),… |
Grace Khuri |
| 2 |
Guy Gavriel Kay: A Short Introduction |
An introduction to the novels of Guy Gavriel Kay, examining his development as a writer from his… |
Katherine Olley |
| 3 |
Sylvia Townsend Warner |
Carolyne Larrington introduces the writing of Sylvia Townsend Warner whose first novel Lolly… |
Carolyne Larrington |
| 4 |
Approaching Fantasy Literature |
This shortened version of a lecture seeks to introduce the listener to the concept of fantasy… |
Stuart Lee |
| 5 |
H. P. Lovecraft |
A brief introduction to the American writer H. P. Lovecraft, the master of 'weird fiction'. The… |
Stuart Lee |
| 6 |
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 |
| 7 |
Why 'Game of Thrones' Matters |
Carolyne Larrington discusses some reasons for the popularity of the HBO series, explores some of… |
Carolyne Larrington |
| 8 |
Diana Wynne Jones |
A brief introduction to the writer Diana Wynne Jones – one of the 'Oxford School'. |
Gabriel Schenk |
| 9 |
T. H. White |
A brief introduction to the writer T. H. White – author of the famous Arthurian fantasy series. |
Gabriel Schenk |
| 10 |
Ursula K. Le Guin |
Caroline Batten offers a basic introduction to author Ursula K. Le Guin's life, work, and lasting… |
Caroline Batten |
