Mythgard Academy

MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 2 25.09.2015 1:47:44 ↓

Perspectives of English Magic: In week 2, we discuss the dramatic discrepancy between how London society actually views magic and how Mr. Norrell wishes them to see it. In doing so, we explore Mr. Norrell's first meetings with characters such as Mr. Drawlight, Sir Walter Pole, Captain Harcourt-Bruce, and the Gentleman with the Thistle-down Hair and their varied reactions to both Norrell and his pr...

MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 1 17.09.2015 1:57:15 ↓

The Discovery of English Magic: In the first class, we discuss the intricacy of Susanna Clarke's subcreation, examining how she creates the "impression of depth" through her fidelity to the style and tone of 19th century British literature and through the detailed presentation of a convincing alternative history. Special attention is paid to the book's presentation of magic, the treatment of Færie...

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 9 04.09.2015 2:05:40 ↓

The Echoes of the Lays

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 8 30.08.2015 1:56:47 ↓

The Great Escape

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 7 25.08.2015 2:10:43 ↓

Dungeons and Great Doom

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 6 13.08.2015 2:00:10 ↓

Release from Bondage

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 5 10.08.2015 1:57:49 ↓

The Echo of a Spell

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 4 31.07.2015 1:57:04 ↓

The Epic Impulse

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 3 23.07.2015 1:50:53 ↓

Of Increase and Digression

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 2 16.07.2015 1:57:56 ↓

Love and Loss

MSA012: The Lays of Beleriand, Class 1 13.07.2015 1:54:42 ↓

Exploring the Epic

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 6 21.06.2015 2:42:44 ↓

The Movie: Part 2

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 5 13.06.2015 2:04:11 ↓

The Movie: Part 1

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 4 08.06.2015 2:06:18 ↓

What This Book Says

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 3 29.05.2015 1:57:58 ↓

The True Heroes

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 2 22.05.2015 1:56:44 ↓

True Love

MSA011: The Princess Bride, Class 1 14.05.2015 2:00:01 ↓

Goldman and Morgenstern

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 9 17.04.2015 1:55:28 ↓

The Eriol Story

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 10 17.04.2015 1:57:34 ↓

If You Believe the Old Tales

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 8 03.04.2015 2:21:45 ↓

The Tale's True Beginning

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 7 26.03.2015 2:03:39 ↓

Curses! Foiled Again

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 6 19.03.2015 2:17:57 ↓

Lighter and More Happy Things

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 5 13.03.2015 1:59:21 ↓

Before the Beginning of History

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 4 06.03.2015 2:13:23 ↓

Doom and Tears

MSA010: The Book of Lost Tales, Part II, Class 3 26.02.2015 1:58:30 ↓

Turin the Fey