The Works of J.R.R. Tolkien: A Lecture with David Day

David Day Lecture on June 4, 2018 at the Belfry Theatre

Let Us Compare Mythologies - Fantasy Literature and the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien

A Lecture with David Day

Presented in partnership with UVic Libraries and the Greater Victoria Public Library

June 4, 2018

7:00-8:15 pm

Belfry Theatre

1291 Gladstone Avenue

University of Victoria Libraries’ 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient and Victoria-born internationally best-selling author David Day will speak about fantasy literature, focusing on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. David will examine how Tolkien and other writers’ works have invaded and transformed our world, from Utopia and Lilliput to Narnia, Oz and Middle-earth. David is the author of A Tolkien Bestiary and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Decoded among his many distinguished works in the fantasy genre of popular literature.

Tickets are available online at www.belfry.bc.ca, by phone at 250-385-6815 or in person during box office hours.

Limited drop-in tickets will be available on the evening of the talk.