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Wisdom and Life Lessons in the Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ray Bradbury, and David R. Slayton
Get PDFIn keeping with the conference theme Fantasies of the Middle Lands, I will present on the magical use of the imagination, commonplace wisdom, and life lessons to be found in the science fiction and fantasy works of three authors from Middle America whose works span a century of science fiction and fantasy: Edgar Rice Burroughs, (1875-1950) and Ray Bradbury (1920-2012), both from Illinois, and David R. Slayton (in the present), a relatively new author originally from Oklahoma. The works of Burroughs and Bradbury were significant in making me both a reader and a re-reader of books. Their works— especially Burroughs’ “John Carter of Mars,” “At the Earth’s Core,” “Tarzan of the Apes” series, and his stand-alone novels; and Bradbury’s “Green Town,” “Martian Chronicles,” and “Illustrated Man”—influenced me with their everyday wisdom that included valuing the magical powers of the imagination, practicing chivalry, and championing fair play in dealing with others. I will also include a discussion of the works of the contemporary fantasy author David R. Slayton, who extends and updates many of the same themes in his novels through emphasizing diversity and portraying the complexities of life and relationships in his tales of urban and epic fantasy adventure. My presentation will use observations about myths and folk-tale traditions from some of the volumes of the “Collected Works of Joseph Campbell” series as a theoretical backdrop
Vol. 21, No. 3 - Whole No. 46
Get PDFMythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups
May 2024
Get PDFMay is Mental Health Awareness Month 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience a mental health condition each year. You are not alone on your mental health journey. Mental illness affects more than 50 million people in the U.S.https://dc.swosu.edu/wellness/1064/thumbnail.jp
Vol. 13 No. 4
Get PDFMythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups
Vol. 13 No. 5
Get PDFMythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups
2023-2024 ETS Proficiency Profile
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Vol. 8 No. 6
Get PDFMythprint is the monthly bulletin of the Mythopoeic Society, a nonprofit educational organization devoted to the study, discussion, and enjoyment of myth and fantasy literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams. To promote these interests, the Society publishes three magazines, maintains a World Wide Web site, and sponsors the annual Mythopoeic Conference and awards for fiction and scholarship, as well as local and written discussion groups
