Oxford Tolkien Spring School launched

Organised by the Faculty of English Language and Literature where Tolkien taught for most of his career, the spring school is aimed at those who have read some of Tolkien’s fiction and wish to learn more.

‘Many people will have read novels such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, or seen the filmed adaptations, but have had little opportunity to take this further,’ says Dr Stuart Lee of the English Faculty, who is organising the school.

‘At the spring school, world-leading Tolkien scholars will talk about Tolkien’s life, his work as an academic, his mythology, the influences of medieval literature on his fiction, his languages, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and his other lesser known works.

‘There will also be panel discussions on Tolkien and opportunities to see some of the University’s Tolkien collections.’

During the school Dr Lee will lecture on The Hobbit, with some thoughts on the film. 

The school will be held from 21 March to 23 March and is open to members of the public, aimed at those who have read some of Tolkien’s fiction but wish to develop a deeper critical appreciation of his mythology.

A full timetable can be found here: http://www.english.ox.ac.uk/news-events/upcoming-events/201303/oxford-tolkien-spring-school

For an interview, please contact Dr Stuart Lee on stuart.lee(at)ell.ox.ac.uk or 01865 283403

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