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Katie Harling-Lee @katieosha.bsky.social · 13d

Just a few photos from my journey last week to Oxford and back for the @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social Summer School - a delight to meet and chat with fantasy enthusiasts coming from varying backgrounds in academia, publishing, writing, and education 🐉📚 Some fascinating & thought-provoking talks, too!

Photograph of the Radcliffe Camera in golden hour light against a clear blue sky

Photograph of a corridor of archways in the Cohen Quad, Oxford

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Photograph of old buildings and a street light against a twilight sky, completely clear from clouds

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Felix John Taylor @felixjrt.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hear me talk about the Golden Dawn in the setting of an Oxford college:

oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Sep 1

This term Oxford's @engfac.bsky.social and Exeter College are hosting a seminar series on 'The Weird and the Wonderful'. Open to the public and free to attend (talks and registration in the link below). Topics range from Arthur Machen to Game of Thrones: english.web.ox.ac.uk/seminar-seri...

Fantasy Literature Seminar Series: The Weird and the Wonderful

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Sep 1

This term Oxford's @engfac.bsky.social and Exeter College are hosting a seminar series on 'The Weird and the Wonderful'. Open to the public and free to attend (talks and registration in the link below). Topics range from Arthur Machen to Game of Thrones: english.web.ox.ac.uk/seminar-seri...

Fantasy Literature Seminar Series: The Weird and the Wonderful

english.web.ox.ac.uk

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Jul 19

Whilst in-person attendance is now closed you can still register to join us online (over 1k attendees already) at the Bloomsbury/Oxford 3-day summer school on Fantasy Literature. Register for a free space at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-blo...

Oxford-Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 2025 Online

Offering an insight into the past, present and future of the fantasy genre from leading scholars, writers and publishing team in the field.

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Jun 24

If you were unable to attend in person the Oxford-Bloomsbury Fantasy Lit Summer School in September 2025, registration for online attendance (for free) is now live at: fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · May 29

Many in #Tolkien studies owe a great debt to the Catherine McIlwaine @bodleianlibs. She helped out many scholars but also curated the incredible 'Maker of Middle-earth' exhibition. She leaves her post tomorrow as archivist for a new role at the Bod. Many thanks Catherine!

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Apr 2

The deadline for applying to attend in-person our free Bloomsbury Publishing Fantasy Literature Summer School at Oxford in Sept is fast approaching (closes 17th April). A 3-day event taking you through the history and future of fantasy literature: fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Mar 27

And if you are interested in fantasy lit take a look at our free 3-day school (September). To attend in-person you need to apply using our form by 17th April. A great intro from leading scholars to the genre for prospective students/members of the public: fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Mar 27

Really pleased to announce that our seminar series to commemorate the 70th anniversary of #Tolkien's #TheLordOfTheRings held in Oct-December 2024 is now available in our extensive podcast series: podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/fanta...

Fantasy Literature

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 seria...

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Mar 7

If you wish to attend this event in person (and it is free) you need to apply for a space! Places are going fast. 3 days introducing fantasy literature by some major scholars at the home of fantasy! @ox.ac.uk @engfacoutreach.bsky.social @torchoxford.bsky.social

oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Feb 14

Pleased to announce the Oxford-Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 23-25 Sep. 3 days of talks on fantasy literature at Oxford. Attendance is free (but limited) so you need to apply for a space. For more info see: fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 2025

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oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social @oxfordfantasylit.bsky.social · Feb 14

Pleased to announce the Oxford-Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 23-25 Sep. 3 days of talks on fantasy literature at Oxford. Attendance is free (but limited) so you need to apply for a space. For more info see: fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 2025

fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk

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Carolyne Larrington @profcarolyne.bsky.social · Feb 14

Exciting news! A free-to-attend summer school in September in Oxford on fantasy with publishers, authors and experts, generously sponsored by Bloomsbury. All the details here:
fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

Oxford–Bloomsbury Fantasy Summer School 2025

fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk

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Carolyne Larrington @profcarolyne.bsky.social · Feb 14

The event will be streamed online, so no one need be excluded by travel costs.

Andrew Reid @mygoditsraining.bsky.social · Feb 14

I wonder how many young, budding writers and enthusiasts will be immediately excluded from this by the cost of travel.

It's a great event - teenage me would have jumped at it - but the sheer nature of how limited the access is sets my teeth on edge. Teenaged me would never have had the funds to go.

Carolyne Larrington @profcarolyne.bsky.social · Feb 14

Exciting news! A free-to-attend summer school in September in Oxford on fantasy with publishers, authors and experts, generously sponsored by Bloomsbury. All the details here:
fantasyliteratureschool.web.ox.ac.uk/home

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