Hares Upon Hearthstones – Envisioning the Death of Civilization in Medieval Literature & Cognitive Reading of the Supernatural in Shakespeare’s Plays

Recorded February 25, 2025. A lecture by Alan Armstrong and Yael
Bassan (School of English, TCD) as part of the English
Staff-Postgraduate Seminar Series. This weeks seminar will cover
two lectures: Hares Upon Hearthstones – Envisioning the Death of
Civilization in Medieval Literature & Cognitive Reading of the
Supernatural in Shakespeare’s Plays. English Staff-Postgraduate
Seminar Series is a fortnightly meeting which has been integral to
the School of English research community since the 1990s. The aim
of the seminar series is to provide a relaxed and convivial
atmosphere for staff and students to present their research to
their peers. The series also welcomes distinguished guest lecturers
from the academic community outside Trinity College to present on
their work. It is a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and engage
with the diverse research taking place within the School. 
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