Putting the History in Historical Fiction
Dr Catherine Hanley: IATL, University
of Warwick
Thursday 5 December, 2013
Jessop West Exhibition Space, University of Sheffield
7.30 - 8.30pm
(we're starting half an hour later than usual)
£2 suggested donation
(we're starting half an hour later than usual)
£2 suggested donation
Historical
fiction was once derided as a genre, but in recent years it has become both
mainstream and respected, filling the shortlists of major prizes. This may be
attributed in part to the greater availability of research sources and the
greater willingness of authors to consult them. This talk will explore some of
the sources available for the medieval period and will take a lighthearted look
at the best – and worst – ways in which they can be used by authors of
historical fiction.
Dr
Catherine Hanley gained a PhD in Medieval Studies from the University of
Sheffield in 2001. After publishing an academic book and a number of articles
she turned her hand to historical crime fiction, at which point she realised
that making stuff up was more fun.
SAMS NEWSFLASH! The online shop proved more complicated than expected, so from now on we'll just ask you to make a suggested donation of £2 on the night. These monies will all be used to buy our refreshments.
Finding us
The Jessop West Exhibition Space is on Upper Hanover Street. Parking is available in the nearby Brook Hill carpark: it costs £1.90 for 2 hours, and charges up to 2030. You can also park on Gell Street (right across the road) for the same price. Buses 10, 10a and 95 stop opposite the Arts Tower, or you can catch the tram to Upper Hanover Street.
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Questions?
You can contact me (Dr Becky Fisher) on rebecca.m.c.fisher@gmail.com.
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Hwæt! Wes hal! Come and join us for an evening’s venture into the Anglo-Saxon and medieval world. Our varied lecture series will cover the literature, language, history, art and material culture of the Middle Ages. Lectures will cost just £5, and are open to anyone. We’ll meet every three months on a Thursday evening.
The Sheffield Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Society was formed in February 2012 by Dr Becky Fisher (University of Sheffield) and Louise, a member of the Sheffield University of the Third Age. It is in this spirit of partnership that we hope SAMS will continue, creating opportunities for academics and members of the local community to share and explore their knowledge of the fascinating Middle Ages.
