The Tolkien Seminar

Wednesday 6 November 2024, 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Venue

COM - County Main B116 - MR 2, Lancaster, United Kingdom, LA1 4YW - View Map

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, Applicants, External Organisations, Families and young people, Postgraduates, Prospective International Students, Prospective Postgraduate Students, Prospective Undergraduate Students, Public, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Registration not required - just turn up

Ticket Price

Free

Event Details

Materealising the Text: J.R.R. Tolkien & His Materials of Reality-Making  - an el@cw research seminar

The Department's first-ever 'Tolkien Seminar' – an exploration of the life and works of one of the most famous (and divisive) authors of the 20th Century. Whether you're a hardcore lover of all things Tolkien, with multiple readings of his Legendarium behind you, or a more casual fan of the films; whether you detest Tolkien's work, or are just not all that bothered about it – you're more than welcome to attend.

The session will begin with a 10-minute introductory paper on Tolkien's paratext (his maps, illustrations, appendices, etc.), given by PG Researcher Thomas Bailey, before opening up to a more informal discussion. If you would like to present/read from work of your own on the topic, please email Thomas at: t.bailey5@lancaster.ac.uk

Contact Details

Name Professor John Schad
Email

j.schad@lancaster.ac.uk

Directions to COM - County Main B116 - MR 2

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