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Dr Eleanor Baker: Book of Curses and the Power of the Word

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Words have the power to bless and to curse. In a fascinating discussion with Dr Eleanor Baker of Oxford University, Julia Golding takes Mythmakers on an exploration of the world of book curses in Eleanor’s Bodleian Library little book called—inevitably enough—Book Curses!

From there, we’ll go on to look at the Medieval culture of the book, and the role of magic books and curses in fantasy literature throughout the ages.

(00:05) Exploring Book Curses and History
(09:02) Magical Elements in Medieval Books
(18:08) Power of Curses in Fantasy Literature
(29:18) Exploring Magical Elements in Fantasy

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Words have the power to bless and to curse. In a fascinating discussion with Dr Eleanor Baker of Oxford University, Julia Golding takes Mythmakers on an exploration of the world of book curses in Eleanor’s Bodleian Library little book called—inevitably enough—Book Curses!

From there, we’ll go on to look at the Medieval culture of the book, and the role of magic books and curses in fantasy literature throughout the ages.

(00:05) Exploring Book Curses and History
(09:02) Magical Elements in Medieval Books
(18:08) Power of Curses in Fantasy Literature
(29:18) Exploring Magical Elements in Fantasy

For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit:

Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website

Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram

Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook

TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok

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