Children's and Young Adult Literature Commons^™

The Mechanics Of Dragons: An Introduction To The Study Of Their 'Ologies, Angela Surtees, Steve Gardner

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Dragons are found throughout the history of most civilisations, yet we appear to know little about them. This paper will present a (tongue-in-cheek) introductory analysis of dragons and their place in society, suggesting that perhaps they are not necessarily the terrible and evil creatures they are sometimes portrayed to be . . .

Tales Of Wonder - Science Fiction And Fantasy In The Age Of Jane Austen, Madawc Williams

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

This paper challenges the accepted view that the works of writers such as Mrs. Radcliffe, “Monk” Lewis, Maturin and Mary Shelley are part of a Gothic tradition deriving from Horace Walpole’s Castle of Otranto. The paper also studies the connection of Jane Austen to these writers and will try to unravel the errors of Brian Aldiss, whose ideas are taken from earlier authors.

Natural Mysticism In Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows, J. R. Wytenbroek

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

This paper explores the use of Pan as the medium for an intense mystical experience in “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn”, and how this mystical passage fits in with the rest of The Wind in the Willows. The author also explores possible influences on Grahame from writers of the nineteenth century who had mystical emphases in their books. The “Piper” is one of the most beautiful passages of natural mysticism in twentieth-century literature, but one rarely discussed: the author hopes this paper will begin to fill this critical gap.

Cetacean Consciousness In Katz's Whalesinger And L'Engle's A Ring Of Endless Light, J. R. Wytenbroek

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Both Canadian fantasist Welwyn Wilton Katz and American fantasist Madeleine L’Engle have written novels in which humans, in communicating with whales or dolphins, have been exposed to wholeness, harmony, unity, and pattern in the universe at large as perceived by cetaceans. While writing quite independently, these works show a remarkable similarity in their perception of cetacean consciousness. An exploration of these similarities shows the united mystical vision that writers from different backgrounds and beliefs can attain.

Mythcon 27 - The Inklings And Nature: Magic In The Mountains, Wonder In The Woods, The Mythopoeic Society

Mythcon Programs

Welcome to the Twenty-Seventh Annual Conference of the Mythopoeic Society. Doris Myers' Plenary Presentation and Ted Nasmith's Special Exhibit will set the tone for our Conference.

Breaking Free: The Closed Universe Theme In E.M. Forster, Owen Barfield, And C.S. Lewis, Doris Meyers

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Reviews “the role of the Enlightenment in gaining acceptance for the model of the closed universe and how that model contrasts with the medieval [...] model.” Examines the use of the theme of the closed universe and breaking out of it in Forster, Barfield, and Lewis.

The Language Of Myth, Verlyn Flieger

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Guest of Honor address, Mythcon 25. Discusses the uses of language among contemporary fantasists, both invented and native, and reminds us of the mythic underpinnings of our own everyday language.

King Arthur In The Marketplace, King Arthur In The Myth, Cath Filmer-Davies

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Recounts and criticizes various contemporary examples of the use of the Arthurian mythos for commercial or political purposes. Applauds the rehabilitation of the myths by Stephen Lawhead.

Breastplates Of Silk: Homeric Women In The Lord Of The Rings, Mac Fenwick

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Notes parallels between women characters in Homer’s Odyssey and Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, especially Circe, Calypso, and Galadriel. All assist the hero and give gifts which allow him to defeat female monsters such as the Sirens and Shelob.

The Night In Her Own Country: The Heroine’S Quest For Self In Ursula K. Le Guin’S The Tombs Of Atuan, Gail Sidonie Sobat

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Examines The Tombs of Atuan and Tehanu in contrast to the “journey of the hero” as defined by Campbell and Pratt, and also Jungian concepts of the Self. Notes ways in which the journey of the heroine is different from that of the hero.

Time Travel, Rhona Beare

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Relates various examples of time travel and time distortion in literature. Asks why no travel stories (excepting fantasies) were written before the 19th century if the desire for such stories is as “primordial” as Tolkien says.

Orson Scott Card: An Approach To Mythopoeic Fiction, Michael R. Collings

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Guest of Honor speech, Mythcon 26. Discusses Card’s fiction in the context of his own essay, “Fantasy and the Believing Reader” (reprinted in full as an appendix).

An Inklings Bibliography (56), Joe R. Christopher, Wayne G. Hammond

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Entries 42–59 in this series are written by Hammond (Tolkien material) and Christopher (Lewis and other material). See Hammond, Wayne G., for one later entry in this series.

In This Issue, Glen Goodknight

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

No abstract provided.

A Mythcon Farewell, Cary Hoagland, John Stolzenbach

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

Founders note: "This song was first sung at the 1994 Conference, and has been sung again at the 1995 and 1996 Conferences. It seems it is now part of the Society's colletion of songs sung at the closing session, along with "The Baby and the Bird" and "The Chorea Magna."

Reviews, Glen Goodknight, Paula Disante, Nancy-Lou Patterson

Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature

J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull. Reviewed by Glen GoodKnight.

The 1996 J.R.R. Tolkien Calendar. Art by Ted Nasmith. Reviewed by Paula DiSante.

Charles Williams: A Celebration. Brian Home, editor. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

The Letters of Dorothy L. Sayers, 1899-1936: The Making of a Detective Novelist. Barbara Reynolds. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

Finding the Landlord: A Guidebook to C.S. Lewis' Pilgrim's Regess. Kathryn Lindskoog. Reviewed by Nancy-Lou Patterson.

Going Home: The Relevance Of Philippine Folktale To Early Childhood Education, Eleanor A. Rivera

Graduate Student Independent Studies

This study focuses on the value of introducing Philippine folktales to children of Filipino heritage. The primary objective in this project is to demonstrate how Philippine folktales can serve as a potent vehicle for taking American-born Filipino children home, that is teaching them about their roots and celebrating their cultural identity. I believe that by recognizing their Filipino heritage the children gain a fuller appreciation of and pride in their uniqueness as well as the interest and ability to share aspects of their culture with other children. It is my hope that consideration of their own cultural identity will help …

Et Cetera, Marshall University

Et Cetera

Founded in 1953, Et Cetera is an annual literary magazine that publishes the creative writing and artwork of Marshall University students and affiliates. Et Cetera is free to the Marshall University community.

Et Cetera welcomes submissions in literary and film criticism, poetry, short stories, drama, all types of creative non-fiction, photography, and art.

Editorial, Tina Cooper, C.I.S. Lowentrout

The Mythic Circle

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Flight, Tim Scott

The Mythic Circle

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Feathers In The Wind, Lloyd Alan Fletcher

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.

Transformation Of The Dragon, David Sparenberg

The Mythic Circle

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Moon Marks, Sue Nevill

The Mythic Circle

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Fire, David Sparenberg

The Mythic Circle

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Used Furniture, Bill Embly

The Mythic Circle

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God Of The Dragging Feet, Sue Nevill

The Mythic Circle

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Live-In Help, Margaret L. Carter

The Mythic Circle

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The Thunderslammers, Christopher A. Zackey

The Mythic Circle

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Just In The After, Kyle Jarrard

The Mythic Circle

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Europa, John Grey

The Mythic Circle

No abstract provided.