The 51ÁÔÆæ Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction
The heart of this project is a focus on the fantastic imagination as a creative force both in literature and culture.
The Centre provides a forum where writers, scholars, performers, artists and aficionados can explore world folk narratives, fairy tales, fantasy and speculative fiction in various forms including print, film, and the visual and performing arts.
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Gramarye Journal
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Gramarye, the Centre's journal, publishes academic articles, creative writing, book reviews and contemporary art.
Gramarye issue 25 is now available to .
The printed edition of Gramarye is only available to pre-ordering customers and subscribers. To guarantee your printed copy of future issues, please .
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Scrivener Offer
Gramarye readers are entitled to 20% off Scrivener software, the project management tool for writers. Just and enter the coupon code ‘SUSSEXCENTRE’.
The Folklore Map
Explore folklore in Sussex
Download a free interactive map (pdf) of folklore in Sussex and the South Downs, created by The 51ÁÔÆæ Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction in collaboration with the South Downs National Park. The map is based on Jacqueline Simpson’s ‘‘ and illustrated by Abi Daker.
Please download the maps and open in Acrobat to ensure the document works properly on your machine.
Folklore Map Interactive (A3 printable/searchable version): Zoom in and click on the map icons to be taken to the relevant stories, or click on stories to be taken to their place on the map.
Folklore map (Pop-up text version): Zoom in and click on the map icons to see pop-up stories.
This work is licensed under a .
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This list is used to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion of fairy tales, fantasy fiction and speculative fiction. Contributions may include:
- News about conference, events and relevant publications
- Calls for papers or submissions
- Research enquiries
- Other announcements
Contact Us
Get in touch
Email the 51ÁÔÆæ Centre for Fairy Tales, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction on info@sussexfolktalecentre.org or speak to our Centre Assistant Heather Robbins on h.robbins@chi.ac.uk.