Whether in mythology, folklore, poetry, or prose, tales of vampires can be found in oldest recorded civilizations around the world. Yet, despite their differences across time and geography, they all have one thing in common: vampires themselves are always changing, reinterpreted by each generation, even down to folkloric traits such as casting reflections in mirrors … or not.
Our presenter, Ted Wenskus, examined the evolution of vampire fiction for his graduate thesis, and will take us through a guided tour of vampires in English literature. How they have developed over the centuries? How have they stayed the same? And how do they reflect the times in which their tales were told? This one-hour (or so) presentation will be followed by a short break and then by what’s sure to be a wide-ranging discussion. Join us!
Presenter: Ted Wenskus
Location: Zoom (virtual meeting only)
Meeting Time: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
