• Ep 2. From Harry Potter to Hemingway: The World of Literary Tourism

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 30 mins
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Ep 2. From Harry Potter to Hemingway: The World of Literary Tourism

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  • In this episode, Dr. Nikki MacLeod discusses her newly published book, 'Literary Fiction Tourism,' explaining literary tourism as travel inspired by interest in stories or authors. She shares her background in English literature and tourism, her research findings, and offers various examples of literary tourism around the world. The discussion touches on Edinburgh's Harry Potter connections, the impact of multimedia on literary tourism, and the intersection of literary and popular culture tourism.

    If you are interested in Dr MacLeod's work and want to explore further, please check her new book "Literary Fiction Tourism: Understanding the Practice of Fiction Inspired Travel'

    00:42 Meet Dr. Nikki MacLeod: Expert in Literary Fiction Tourism

    01:12 Understanding Literary Fiction Tourism

    01:50 Dr. MacLeod's Journey into Literary Tourism

    03:39 The Literary Heritage of Edinburgh

    04:50 Harry Potter's Influence on Edinburgh Tourism

    10:12 Types of Literary Tourism

    17:48 The Power of Visual and Literary Combination

    22:15 Global Examples of Literary Tourism

    26:50 Future of Literary Tourism and Digital Integration
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