In Spite of Cosmic Loneliness: Exploring Literary Geographies of Folklore from Lockdown

Authors

  • James C Thurgill The University of Tokyo

Abstract

This short paper considers the ways in which isolation and the current lockdown situation have affected and shaped my current research project on the literary geographies of folklore.

Author Biography

James C Thurgill, The University of Tokyo

Project Associate Professor, Center for Global Communication Strategies.

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Thurgill, J. (2018) ‘Extra-Textual Encounters: Locating Place in the Text-as-Event: An Experiential Reading of M.R. James’ ‘A Warning to the Curious’.’ Literary Geographies, 4(2), pp. 221-244.

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Published

2020-12-23

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Thinking Space

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