# Event Details - **Event Name**: Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox ‘Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: The Weird and the Wonderful presentations: an introductions to a range of writers and texts in the field of fantasy literature/weird fictionAbout this EventFollowing the very successfuFollowing the very successful seminars series on J. R. R. Tolkien in 2023 and 2024, and our fantasy series in 2025 (for recordings see: https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/fantasy-literature) we are pleased to announce a new round of presentations by Oxford academics and guest speakers on fantasy literature to run this Michaelmas Term (2026). These talks are aimed at students and members of the public and act as introductions to a range of writers and texts in the field of fantasy literature/weird fiction. The series is organised by the Faculty of English and hosted by Exeter College.All talks will be held in the Fitzhugh Lecture Theatre, Cohen Quad, Walton Street, Oxford (Exeter College’s annex), and run 1.00-2.00pm. Attendance is free of charge but we ask you to register using the links below.Thursday 15th October - Dr Juliana Dresvina (Faculty of History, University of Oxford) ‘Fantasy as Therapy’Thursday 22nd October - Dr Felix Taylor (Library Assistant, Queen’s College Oxford) ‘The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn: Occult books and the Roots of Fantasy’Thursday 29th October [No talk due to half-term]Thursday 5th November - Dr Octavia Cox (Dept for Continuing Education, University of Oxford) ‘Imaginative Fantasy in the Eighteenth Century’Thursday 12th November - Julia Golding (Writer) ‘Writing Fantasy versus Writing Historical Fiction’Thursday 19th November - Clare Mulley 'From Psychopomp to Pop Cultural Fantasy: A Potted History of Valkyries'Thursday 26th November - Stephen Briggs (Playwright) ‘Dramatising Terry Pratchett’Thursday 3rd December - Dr Jen Sugden 'Science Fiction and Fantasy Audio Drama' - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxford/fantasy-series-dr-octavia-cox-‘imaginative-fantasy-in-the-18th-century/100001992770627591 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, theatre, performances, workshops, entertainment, half-term, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Fitzhugh Auditorium, Cohen Quad (Exeter College) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Fitzhugh Auditorium, Cohen Quad (Exeter College) - **lat**: 51.7567402 - **long**: -1.2635344 - **full address**: Fitzhugh Auditorium, Cohen Quad (Exeter College), Walton Street, Oxford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox ‘Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/18cf9a858d75074d8f53d05cf62275feeedb4b619739519a3e460b51ed52c667-rimg-w767-h372-dcf9b81f-gmir.jpg?v=1783360081 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' being held? - **A:** Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' takes place on Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fitzhugh Auditorium, Cohen Quad (Exeter College), Walton Street, Oxford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century'? - **A:** Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' is organized by English Faculty. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Fantasy series: Dr Octavia Cox Imaginative Fantasy in the 18th Century' is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oxford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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