The theme of this year’s conference is:<\/p>\n
Maps & Landscapes in Tolkien’s Middle-earth<\/strong><\/p>\n The conference explores how maps, landscapes and geography shaped Tolkien’s legendarium and examines the relationship between literary worldbuilding, historical cartography, cultural geography and Tolkien’s own real-world inspirations.<\/p>\n We are honored to welcome an outstanding international panel of speakers:<\/p>\n Together they will discuss topics including Tolkien’s maps, narrative landscapes, medieval cartographic traditions, the geography of Middle-earth and the influence of Tolkien’s 1911 journey through the Swiss Alps.<\/p>\n The conference will be held entirely in English<\/strong> and is designed as a hybrid event<\/strong>. Participants may attend either in person in Lucerne or online from anywhere in the world<\/strong>. Online participation is free of charge<\/strong>, although registration is required.<\/p>\n We hope this conference will provide another opportunity for dialogue between Tolkien societies, researchers and readers from across Europe and beyond. It would therefore mean a great deal to us if Unquendor would consider announcing the conference through your website, newsletter or social media channels.<\/p>\n Further information and registration can be found at:<\/p>\n\n