The heart of this project is a focus on the importance of fairy tales as a creative force both in literature and culture.
Literary fairy tales can be seen, in terms of genre, to mediate between, on the one hand, folktales, from which they often derive both form and content; and on the other, the more elaborate narratives of full-blown fantasy novels. The Centre will provide a forum where writers and scholars from various disciplines can discuss folk narratives, fairy tales and fantasy works, both as independent ‘genr
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05/10/2023
The Oz-Wonderland War: How DC Comics Wasted A Golden Concept
The Oz-Wonderland War: How DC Comics Wasted A Golden Concept In 1986, DC united their whimsical Zoo Crew with the classic fantasy lands Oz and Wonderland. Despite a great idea, the series is wasted potential.
04/10/2023
The best new science fiction books of October 2023
The best new science fiction books of October 2023 From an authorised sequel to George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four to a collection of newly discovered short stories from the late Terry Pratchett, there is a mountain of brilliant science fiction to get through this month
02/10/2023
Centred on the theme 'When Fairytales Speak Truth to Power', the Yorkshire Festival of Story promises 'enchanting tales, thought-provoking discussions, and incredible headliners to captivate audiences' of all ages. Friday, 3 November to Sunday, 19 November
Yorkshire Festival of Story - Fairy tales speaking truth to power SETTLE Stories is gearing up for another exciting two week festival of story-telling - and with a leading academic on children's literature and…
28/09/2023
New 50p coin celebrates The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
New 50p coin celebrates The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe The Royal Mint's craftspeople have reproduced an original illustration of Mr Tumnus and Lucy walking through snowy woods in Narnia.
27/09/2023
V.E. Schwab Wants to Be “Your Doorway” Into Fantasy
V.E. Schwab Wants to Be “Your Doorway” Into Fantasy Schwab, the mind behind the wildly popular book “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue,” returns to a world she’s known and loved in “The Fragile Threads of Power.”
22/09/2023
The Pomegranate Gate: Interview with author Ariel Kaplan
The Pomegranate Gate: Interview with author Ariel Kaplan We speak to The Pomegranate Gate author Ariel Kaplan about magic, 15th century Spain and what we can expect from the book's sequel...
21/09/2023
100 Years of Flower Fairies
100 Years Of Flower Fairies: The Timeless Charm Of Fairy Folklore - Asiana Times Fairy. A tiny, pretty, magical figure with a childish wisp with insect-like wings wearing a dress made of petals. Isn’t this how we have always imagined a
21/09/2023
A Fanciful History of Fairies in Art, From Renaissance Depictions to Contemporary Artists (Kate Klingbeil, Allison Katz, and the German photographer Kathrin Linkersdorff, whose current exhibition “Fairies” at Yossi Milo Gallery, explores the microcosmic world of flowers and their vast unseen—dare we say magical—systems.)
A Fanciful History of Fairies in Art, From Renaissance Depictions to Romantic Shakespearean Visions | Artnet News We trace these magical, miniature beings through centuries of art and culture from Shakespearean inspirations to the contemporary day.
21/09/2023
WATCH: Ursula K. Le Guin on Writing Fantasy as a Young Girl
WATCH: Ursula K. Le Guin on Writing Fantasy as a Young Girl The Journey That Matters is a series of six short videos from Arwen Curry, the director and producer of Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin, a Hugo Award-nominated 2018 feature documentary about the iconic…
England's oddest fairy encounter: the Wollaton Gnomes – Zoom talk by Dr Simon Young
A Zoom talk by Dr Simon Young on one of the UK's strangest possible fairy encounters, which took place on 23 September 1979.
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England's oddest fairy encounter: the Wollaton Gnomes – Zoom talk by Dr Simon Young - The Last Tuesday Society A Zoom talk by Dr Simon Young on one of the UK's oddest possible fairy encounters (on 23 September 1979): the Wollaton Gnomes.
13/09/2023
Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, at the British Library. Events include:
A Stroke of the Pen: Terry Pratchett’s Lost Stories (October 10)
The Dark is Rising and Other Stories: Susan Cooper and Natalie Haynes in Conversation (October 27)
Tales of the Weird (November 14)
Why We Need Fantasy: Neil Gaiman in conversation (November 20)
The Worlds of Terry Pratchett: Neil Gaiman and Rob Wilkins (November 21)
An Evening with Philip Pullman (November 30)
Fantasy Board Games Day on December 9 + in conversation events with Brian and Wendy Froud from The Dark Crystal and R. F. Kuang,
Black To The Future Festival on November 3
New Exhibition Focuses on History of Fantasy Writing From ancient folk tales and fairy stories, gothic horror and weird fiction, to live action role-playing games inspired by Fantasy worlds, the exhibition will celebrate the genre and its enduring impact.
12/09/2023
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10/09/2023
The 10 Best Folk Horror Books to Read in a Haunted Wood
The 10 Best Folk Horror Books to Read in a Haunted Wood Whether you want weird rituals, malicious spirits, or creepy myths come to life, here are 10 folk horror books that will scratch that itch.
10/09/2023
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror – reviews roundup The Circumference of the World by Lavie Tidhar; Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis; The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord; Bride of the Tornado by James Kennedy; The Land of Lost Things by John Connolly
07/09/2023
Is The Lord of the Rings a Work of Modernism?
Is The Lord of the Rings a Work of Modernism? Despite the literary sophistication of The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s work is not included in slick overall surveys of literature, particularly of twentieth-century literature, particularly of Mo…
06/09/2023
Ten Great Works of Non-Fiction About Science Fiction and Fantasy
Ten Great Works of Non-Fiction About Science Fiction and Fantasy Living as we do in a golden age of speculative fiction, one in which avid readers may easily obtain works both ancient and new, in quantities so vast no living person could hope to read even the s…
06/09/2023
8 fantasy books with “no rules, just vibes” magic systems
8 Fantasy Books with "No Rules, Just Vibes" Magic Systems We don't always need strict rules to enjoy the magic of fantasy books, which is why these "just vibes" magic systems are absolute must-reads!
05/09/2023
Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school to be auctioned
Harry Potter: Proof copy found in Oxford school fails to sell The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone proof bought for £1 in 1997 was put up for auction.
05/09/2023
Wendy Froud, the woman behind the strange creatures of 1980s film
Wendy Froud, the woman behind the strange creatures of 1980s film Since she was five years old, the creator of Yoda and the Dark Crystal universe has made otherworldly figures. She believes they will return to screens because technology leaves little room for the imagination
04/09/2023
How J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels were inspired by medieval poems of ‘northern bravery’ https://buff.ly/3r0vUmD?
How J.R.R. Tolkien's novels were inspired by Medieval poems of 'northern bravery' For the 50th anniversary of Tolkien’s death, I want to celebrate some of his major contributions to the study of medieval literature.
04/09/2023
The Success of Mormon Fantasy Writers
Stephenie Meyer’s “Twilight” series sold more than 100 million copies; Orson Scott Card’s “Ender’s Game” was adapted into a successful movie; and Ally Condie’s “Matched” trilogy filled bookstore shelves.
The Success of Mormon Fantasy Writers The faith has made successful young adult authors, thanks to a unique blend of support for religious writers and an emphasis on family entertainment.
02/09/2023
The Best New Fantasy Books Coming in September 2023
The Best New Fantasy Books Coming in September 2023 I enjoy reading different genres of literature, but fantasy has become my favorite. It allows me to explore new worlds, discover unique magic systems, and immerse myself in epic stories that can span over a dozen books — or more. Fantasy is a beautiful medium to explore the complex issues of our t...
02/09/2023
Oxford: Tolkien festival celebrates Lord of the Rings author
Oxford: Tolkien festival celebrates Lord of the Rings author Fans are meeting at St Anne's College to celebrate the world-famous writer of Lord of the Rings.
02/09/2023
Finding home in a new city through history and urban fantasy
Finding Home in a New City Through History and Urban Fantasy On learning to appreciate the complexity of London as a newcomer through urban fantasy and history books.
02/09/2023
The Changeling review: Victor LaValle's dark fairy tale gets a frustrating adaptation
'The Changeling' is a frustrating yet compelling fairy tale LaKeith Stanfield and Clark Backo star in 'The Changeling,' a frustrating but compelling adaptation of Victor LaValle's fantasy-horror novel about parenthood. Read our review.
31/08/2023
An Evening with Philip Pullman (online)
Thu 30 Nov 2023, 19:00 - 20:30
An Evening with Philip Pullman The acclaimed author of His Dark Materials in conversation with Julia Eccleshare.
30/08/2023
BBC show on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Cottingley Fairies
Why was Sherlock Holmes creator so convinced Cottingley Fairies were real? A new BBC show featuring Lucy Worsley will look at Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Cottingley Fairies.
30/08/2023
Expert: 'Yokai' ghouls dwell in ChatGPT in modern times (this is absolutely not what the expert says in the article, but it feels like it *should* be true, doesn't it?)
Expert: 'Yokai' ghouls dwell in ChatGPT in modern times | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis While walking a mountain trail at dusk or stepping into a dimly lit old house, people often feel something in the air, in the lengthening shadows, on the back of their necks--something absent in a city apartment building.
28/08/2023
Dragons Are People Too: Ursula Le Guin’s Acts of Recognition
John Plotz Revisits Earthsea
Dragons Are People Too: Ursula Le Guin’s Acts of Recognition Nobody would dare to boil down Ursula Le Guin’s marvelous writing—all that fantasy, all that science fiction, poetry, essays, translations—into one idea. But in a pinch I’d pick two sentences from …
28/08/2023
The Terry Pratchett Estate Is Right To Turn Down Subpar Adaptations
The Terry Pratchett Estate Is Right To Turn Down Subpar Adaptations Bad adaptations can tarnish a legacy, so the Pratchett estate is rightfully being picky about who gets to bring Discworld to the screen
28/08/2023
Good Omens: Colleen Doran Discusses Adapting the Beloved Book as a Graphic Novel
Colleen Doran Discusses Adapting Good Omens as a Graphic Novel In an interview with CBR, artist Colleen Doran chats about bringing Good Omens to life in a new medium.
28/08/2023
Five Beguiling Gateways Into Gothic Horror
Five Beguiling Gateways Into Gothic Horror Gothic horror is not like other horror. Most people tend to think of it as the quieter genre—the subtler horror that creeps in like mould in your walls—and they’re not wrong. Subtlety has long been…
27/08/2023
How Tolkien offers consolation in our dark times
How Tolkien offers consolation in our dark times - The Big Issue Half a century after JRR Tolkein's death, the Tolkien industry is here to stay. But how much of the author's original meaning is lost on those relying on the movies?
25/08/2023
Royal Mail unveils new stamps to mark 40 years of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
Royal Mail unveils stamps for 40 years of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld The stamps celebrate Terry Pratchett's defining work, the Discworld saga.
23/08/2023
A packed programme of events accompanying the British Library's exhibition 'Fantasy: Realms of Imagination'. "Journey through the epic and uncanny with some of the best fantasy authors of our time, immersive experiences with games and music, and delve into the diverse history of the genre."
Fantasy events Join us for a packed programme of events accompanying our exhibition Fantasy: Realms of Imagination. Journey through the epic and uncanny with some of the best Fantasy authors of our time, immersive experiences with games and music, and delve into the diverse history of the genre.
23/08/2023
Artist Clym Evernden has created a delightfully simple but ingenious entryway to Narnia using a single sheet of paper, a pen, and some watercolour paint:
Artist takes us on a magical trip through wardrobe to Narnia Award-winning artist Clym Evernden pays beautiful tribute to the land of the faun Tumnus, the icy White Witch, and the mighty lion Aslan.
22/08/2023
Can you guess the fantasy book based on its 1-star reviews?
Can You Guess the Fantasy Book Based on Its 1-Star Reviews? Are you a fantasy mega-fan? Well, let's put it to the test: Can you guess these fantasy books based only on their 1-star reviews?
22/08/2023
Lord of The Rings: New £2 coin celebrates Hobbit author JRR Tolkien
Lord of The Rings: New £2 coin celebrates Hobbit author JRR Tolkien One coin to rule them all - The Royal Mint has launched a £2 coin to celebrate the life and work of The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings author JRR Tolkien.
22/08/2023
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21/08/2023
One month to go to our next Gramarye submissions deadline (21 September 2023)
Call for Gramarye submissions: deadline 21 September 2023 - The Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction The Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction seeks articles, book reviews and creative writing relating to literary and historical approaches to fairy
The Chichester Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction is a research centre within the Department of Humanities at the University of Chichester in Sussex. The Centre’s international outlook brings together experts and research resources from around the globe to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity and exuberance of folktales, fairy tales and the fantastic imagination. The Centre encourages discussion through its journal Gramarye, mailing list, newsletter and social media accounts.
To find out more about becoming a postgraduate researcher at the Centre, please e-mail [email protected].
To talk to an expert on folklore, fairy tales and fantasy e-mail [email protected] to be put in touch with a relevant member of our advisory board.
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