Mythgard Academy
Mythgard Academy aims to make engaging discussions of fantasy and science fiction literature free and open to everyone. The Mythgard Academy program features live discussions with Dr. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor, and other experts on speculative fiction. Books are nominated and voted on by our supporters, and recordings are available for free via podcast and the Signum University YouTube channel.
- Update frequency
- every 11 days
- Average duration
- 116 minutes
- Episodes
- 476
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2025
Fundraiser Special Episode: Dr. Corey Olsen Blinks with His Take on Doctor Who
As part of the Signum University Annual Fund Campaign in the fall of 2015, in this Mythgard Academy mini-class, Signum University President Dr. Corey Olsen discussed the story and themes of the episo…
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 14
The Adaptation of English Magic, Part 4
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 13
The Adaptation of English Magic, Part 3
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 12
The Adaptation of English Magic, Part 2
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 11
The Adaptation of English Magic, Part 1
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 10
The Return of English Magic
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 8
The Madness of English Magic
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 7
The Boundaries of English Magic
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 6
The Dispute over English Magic
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 5
The Digestion of English Magic: In Class 5, Jonathan Strange meets the emphatically practical Lord Wellington and performs questionable magic on the Iberian peninsula. We also discuss how Mr. Norrell…
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 4
The Growth of English Magic: In week 4, we discuss the role of Vinculus and his book, and take a detailed look at his interactions with Childermass in the Tarot card reading episode. In addition, we …
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 3
The Emancipation of English Magic: In Class 3, we explore the role of the abolition movement and the theme of emancipation in the novel's subtext and in adding depth to the character of Stephen Black…
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 2
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. No…
MSA013: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Class 1
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…
