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Author Archives: Sam George
New Frankenstein poem by Souhardya Roy
I am teaching my undergraduate module Romantic Origins and Gothic Afterlives this semester and Frankenstein week is coming up next. One of the things we are going to be focussing on is the monster’s reading, his self education, what he … Continue reading
Posted in Creative Writing, Critical thoughts, OGOM News
Tagged Frankenstein, Gothic Romanticism, Mary Shelley, Ozymandias, poetry, Souhardya Roy
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OGOM PhD Success
Congratulations to OGOM Doctoral Student Shabnam Ahsan, @thebrownbronte, who has passed her PhD Viva. I was Shabnam’s primary supervisor. Her thesis, ‘Strange Creatures: National Identity and the Representation of the Other in British Fairy-tale Collections, 1878-Present’ is an excellent contribution … Continue reading
OGOM Halloween: Spooky Events & Publications
OGOM would like to invite all their followers to join them for seasonal events and spooky reading during October. We’re excited to announce the following activities: Event: Fear in the Fens Film Festival Date: Saturday, 25 October. Venue: Alive Corn … Continue reading
Posted in Events
Tagged fairies, Film, Halloween, horror, Polidori, reflections, Romanticism, shadows, storytelling, Vampires, Werewolves
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Reflections: OGOM Sea Changes
We’re pleased to report that our 3-day conference Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river at the British Library and online was a resounding success and an absolute pleasure to attend. A … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, OGOM Research, OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged British Library, mermaids, OGOM, Sea Changes, selkies
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Sea Changes – only one week away!
We are excited to reveal that the box of printed programmes for Sea Changes has arrived in the OGOM offices! With only a week to go it won’t be long before we welcome all of our wonderful delegates from around … Continue reading
Booking is open for Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river
We’re beyond excited to announce that booking has opened for our 3-day international conference: Sea Changes: The fairytale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river. Venue: The British Library, London, UK (and online), Date: 6–8 September 2025 … Continue reading
Posted in Events, OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged adaptation, Blue Studies, enchantmenr, fairytale, Folklore, Gothic, Hybridity, mermaid conference, monstrosity, myth, selkies
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OGOM BOOKS ON SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 7 JULY
Our publishers MUP currently have a summer sale where you can purchase half price books until 7th July 2025!! These include In the Company of Wolves and The Legacy of John Polidori: The Romantic Vampire and Its Progeny. Use the … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM News
Tagged #MUPGOTHIC, book offers, Polidori, vampire, Werewolves, Wolves
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Sea Changes – Mermaid Conference Update
Due to the wonderful response to our CFP for Sea Changes: The fairy tale Gothic of mermaids, selkies, and enchanted hybrids of ocean and river the conference will now take place over three days rather than two from 6-8 September … Continue reading
Posted in Conferences, Events, OGOM: Sea Changes
Tagged mermaids, OGOM, Sea Changes, selkies
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Hellebore: The Elemental Issue
The latest issue of Hellebore is a little bit special as it is the Elemental issue for Beltane 2025. I have contributed an article on ‘Fairy Lepidoptera’ which shows the fae to be part of a shadowy tradition allied to … Continue reading
Posted in OGOM Research, Reviews
Tagged Elementals, fairies, Folklore, Gnomes, Hellebore, water serpents, witches
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Mind the Gap: OGOM at the Creative Arts Research Student Showcase
Three of our OGOM PhD students are taking part in Mind the Gap: Creative Arts Research Student Showcase next week where they will give an overview of their research. Date: Wednesday 21st May, 9.30-5.15 Venue: University of Hertfordshire, College Lane … Continue reading