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Dr. Jay Gamble discusses the relationship between fantasy literature and the epic tradition, a tradition that includes works such as Beowulf, Homer's Iliad and Virgil's The Aeneid. Other fantasy writers discussed by Gamble in this fascinating presentation include Tolkien, Guy Gavriel Kay and Ursula K. Le Guin. Dr. Jay Gamble, his arms wide, giving his presentation at the Galt Museum & Archives.

Dr. Jay Gamble discusses the relationship between fantasy literature and the epic tradition, a tradition that includes works such as Beowulf, Homer's Iliad and Virgil's The Aeneid. Other fantasy writers discussed by Gamble in this fascinating presentation include Tolkien, Guy Gavriel Kay and Ursula K. Le Guin.








































































 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 


 













































 

 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 Dr. Jay Gamble, his arms wide, giving his presentation at the Galt Museum &amp; Archives.

Mapping Fantasy: Fantasy and the Epic Tradition

The Galt Museum and Archives explores the human history of southwestern Alberta. Join our lineup of presenters as they discuss topics of interest that pertain to the history of our region or to the exhibits that rotate through the museum. Music by Chris Roedler Art by Dryden Roesch

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The Galt Museum and Archives explores the human history of southwestern Alberta. Join our lineup of presenters as they discuss topics of interest that pertain to the history of our region or to the exhibits that rotate through the museum. Music by Chris RoedlerArt by Dryden Roesch

The Galt Museum and Archives explores the human history of southwestern Alberta. Join our lineup of presenters as they discuss topics of interest that pertain to the history of our region or to the exhibits that rotate through the museum. Music by Chris Roedler Art by Dryden Roesch

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