Oxford Fantasy Fiction

The 'fantasy fiction' genre was born in Oxford, where influential fantasy worlds like 'Wonderland', 'Middle-earth', 'Narnia', and 'His Dark Materials' were created. This class explores how Oxford influenced these authors and their imaginary worlds, and delves into the nature of myth, allegory, symbolism, and medieval literature that inspired the genre. It also considers film adaptations and whether fantasy is an escape or a way to criticize modern values.