Tolkien and the Celtic Tradition

Sponsoring Organization(s)

History Dept., Texas A&M Univ.-Commerce

Organizer Name

Judy Ann Ford

Organizer Affiliation

Texas A&M Univ.-Commerce

Presider Name

Judy Ann Ford

Paper Title 1

"Queer" Border, "Hidden Kingdom": Perceptions of Wales in J. R. R. Tolkien's Work

Presenter 1 Name

Dimitra Fimi

Presenter 1 Affiliation

Cardiff Metropolitan Univ.

Paper Title 2

Bran and Brendan, and Eriol and Ælfwine

Presenter 2 Name

Kris Swank

Presenter 2 Affiliation

Pima Community College

Paper Title 3

The Development of Imagery from "The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun" in The Lord of the Rings

Presenter 3 Name

Yvette Kisor

Presenter 3 Affiliation

Ramapo College

Start Date

10-5-2018 10:00 AM

Session Location

Schneider 1255

Description

This session explores the influence of Celtic traditions, that is, those of Wales, Ireland, and Brittany, on the fictional work of J. R. R. Tolkien.

Judy A. Ford