Looking forward to talking about fantasy and  Neil Gaiman’s Ocean at the End of the Lane on March 10 at 7pm.

NATICK READS NEIL GAIMAN EVENTS Once upon a Time with Professor Maria Tatar, Monday, March 10, 7 p.m., Lebowitz Meeting Hall, lower level. Ever wonder how tales of fantasy began and why they survive for generations? In this lecture, Professor Tatar will take us on a historical fantasy journey showing us the social origins and historical evolution of folklore and fairy tales including the fantasy of Neil Gaiman. Come be enchanted. Maria Tatar is the John L. Loeb Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures at Harvard University. She chairs the Program in Folklore and Mythology where she teaches courses in German Studies, Folklore, and Children’s Literature. She is the author of numerous annotated books including “The Annotated Grimm’s Fairy Tales” and “The Hard Facts of the Grimm’s Fairy Tales.” No registration required. Book copies available at the Circulation Desk. Teens and up welcome. Mature content may not be appropriate for some younger readers.

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