Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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An inspiring introduction to fantasy as a genre. Through a combination of lectures, discussion and writing exercises, we'll explore some of the key archetypes used in fantasy and how using them can enrich an imaginary world. We'll also discuss the use of imaginary languages and the function they play in a novel. Fantasy is a huge genre, and we'll end the day by looking at its various subgenres, including historical fantasy and whole-world high fantasy as epitomised by the Lord of the Rings.
Please note that this course is held remotely via live and interactive Zoom sessions. Sessions are delivered in BST (British Summer Time)