IMC 2023: Sessions
Session 1536: J. R. R. Tolkien: Medieval Roots and Modern Branches
Thursday 6 July 2023, 09.00-10.30
Sponsor: | Centre for Fantasy & the Fantastic, School of Critical Studies, University of Glasgow |
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Organiser: | Andrew Higgins, Independent Scholar, Brighton |
Moderator/Chair: | Andrew Higgins, Independent Scholar, Brighton |
Paper 1536-a | Riddles in the Mark: The Usage of 'Riddle' in Book III of The Lord of the Rings as Micro Level Interlacing (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Other, Medievalism and Antiquarianism |
Paper 1536-b | 'This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party': Travel and the Quest Motif in Tolkien's Work (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Other, Medievalism and Antiquarianism |
Paper 1536-c | 'We swears on the precious': Oath-Making and Oath-Keeping in Tolkien - Literary Devices or Spiritual Statements? (Language: English) Index terms: Language and Literature - Other, Medievalism and Antiquarianism |
Abstract | This session will address wider topics and new approaches to Tolkien's medievalism ranging from source studies and theoretical readings to comparative studies (including Tolkien's legacy). Paper -a: Paper -b: Paper -c: |