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In Defence Of Fantasy
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Author : Ann Swinfen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-10-01
In Defence Of Fantasy written by Ann Swinfen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-01 with Literary Criticism categories.
The modern fantasy novel might hardly seem to need a defence, but its position in contemporary literature in the 1980s was still rather ambivalent. Many post-war writers had produced highly successful fantasy novels, some phenomenal publishing successes had occurred in the field, and an increasing number of universities throughout the English-speaking world now included the literary criticism of fantasy as part of their English Literature courses. None the less some critics and academics condemned the whole genre with a passion that seemed less than objectively critical. In this book, originally published in 1984, Dr Ann Swinfen presents a wide-ranging and comprehensive view of fantasy: what it is, what it tries to achieve, what fundamental differences distinguish it from mainstream realist fiction. She concentrates on the three decades from 1945, when a new generation of writers found that Tolkein had made fantasy ‘respectable’. Her approach is thematic, rather than by individual author, and she brings out the profound moral purpose that underlies much modern fantasy, in a wide range of works, both British and American, such as Russell Hoban’s The Mouse and His Child, C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia and Ursula Le Guin’s Earthsea Trilogy.
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Author : Taylor & Francis Group
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10
In Defence Of Fantasy written by Taylor & Francis Group and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10 with categories.
Quests And Kingdoms
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Author : K. V. Johansen
language : en
Publisher: Sackville, N.B. : Sybertooth
Release Date : 2005
Quests And Kingdoms written by K. V. Johansen and has been published by Sackville, N.B. : Sybertooth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Literary Criticism categories.
"This is a book that does exactly what it says on the tin ? and then more...Tolkien is seen as so pivotal in the development of the genre that he gets a thoughtful and well researched chapter all to himself...a helpful guide to content... Her book could be a real help to the adults seeking to guide [children] into this marvellous world." -Issue 196, Amon Hen (Bulletin of the Tolkien Society)."Here is a magical thing, a reference book with a heart and soul.Brimming over with ideas, as well as facts and figures, the writingis elegant and the author's enthusiasm contagious. Here, too, anoble defence of fantasy and its literary value." - O.R. MellingFantasy has become an increasingly popular genre of children's literature in recent years; Quests and Kingdoms provides a basis from which an adult unfamiliar with the genre of children's fantasy literature may explore it. Quests is an historical survey for the interested general reader, which will be of great practical value to library and education professionals as well. Though the aim is to give adults concerned with bringing children (or teens) and books together a familiarity with the children's fantasy genre and its history, for those who already know and love the classics of children's fantasy Quests will be an introduction to works and authors they may have missed.Taking a chronological approach, Quests begins with the fairy-talecollections of d'Aulnoy, Perrault, and the Grimms and works its way up to the novels of J.K. Rowling and Garth Nix, covering over three centuries of fantasy read by children. The lives of the authors are looked at and placed in historical context, while their works are introduced through both synopses and analysis. Quests also includes chapters on Tolkien, retellings of traditional stories, and King Arthur and Robin Hood. More than 500 works by over 100 authors are discussed, and the thorough index makes the book a practical reference resource as well as a history and an introduction to the best in the genre.
Elf Defense
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Author : Esther M. Friesner
language : en
Publisher: New Amer Library
Release Date : 1988
Elf Defense written by Esther M. Friesner and has been published by New Amer Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Fiction categories.
When the King of Elfhame discovers that his mortal wife, Amanda Taylor, and their son, Prince Cassiodoron are hiding in Godwin's Corners, Connecticut, he is determined to use his magic to make them return
Daydreams And The Function Of Fantasy
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Author : M. Regis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-09-19
Daydreams And The Function Of Fantasy written by M. Regis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-19 with Psychology categories.
This book seeks to re-define the role of fantasy in human life by overturning mainstream psychology's understanding of daydreams as being task-distracted mind wandering by proposing that all waking fantasies function to transform mood states into specific emotional reactions.
Translation And Fantasy Literature In Taiwan
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Author : Y. Chung
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-10-24
Translation And Fantasy Literature In Taiwan written by Y. Chung and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book examines the rise in popularity of fantasy literature in Taiwan and the crucial but often invisible role that translators have played in making this genre widely available. Topics covered include global fantasy fever, Chinese fantasy, game industry, the social status of translators, and the sociological direction of translations studies.
Fionn Defence Of Rath Bladhma
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Author : Brian O’Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Irish Imbas Books
Release Date : 2014-02-18
Fionn Defence Of Rath Bladhma written by Brian O’Sullivan and has been published by Irish Imbas Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-18 with Fiction categories.
Race And Popular Fantasy Literature
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Author : Helen Young
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-08-11
Race And Popular Fantasy Literature written by Helen Young and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-11 with Literary Criticism categories.
This book illuminates the racialized nature of twenty-first century Western popular culture by exploring how discourses of race circulate in the Fantasy genre. It examines not only major texts in the genre, but also the impact of franchises, industry, editorial and authorial practices, and fan engagements on race and representation. Approaching Fantasy as a significant element of popular culture, it visits the struggles over race, racism, and white privilege that are enacted within creative works across media and the communities which revolve around them. While scholars of Science Fiction have explored the genre’s racialized constructs of possible futures, this book is the first examination of Fantasy to take up the topic of race in depth. The book’s interdisciplinary approach, drawing on Literary, Cultural, Fan, and Whiteness Studies, offers a cultural history of the anxieties which haunt Western popular culture in a century eager to declare itself post-race. The beginnings of the Fantasy genre’s habits of whiteness in the twentieth century are examined, with an exploration of the continuing impact of older problematic works through franchising, adaptation, and imitation. Young also discusses the major twenty-first century sub-genres which both re-use and subvert Fantasy conventions. The final chapter explores debates and anti-racist praxis in authorial and fan communities. With its multi-pronged approach and innovative methodology, this book is an important and original contribution to studies of race, Fantasy, and twenty-first century popular culture.
In Defence Of Witches
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Author : Mona Chollet
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2022-01-06
In Defence Of Witches written by Mona Chollet and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-06 with Social Science categories.
'Intriguing' – Sunday Times 'A rousing read' – Irish Times 'A bright light of Francophone feminism' – New York Times Renowned journalist Mona Chollet recasts the witch as a powerful role model: an emblem of strength, free to exist beyond the narrow limits society imposes on women. Taking three archetypes from historic witch hunts – independent women, women who avoid having children and women who embrace ageing – Chollet examines how women today have the same charges levelled against them. She calls for justice in healthcare, challenging the gender imbalance in science and questioning why female bodies must still controlled by men. Rich with popular culture, literary references and media insights, In Defence of Witches is a vital addition to the cultural conversation around women, witches and the misogyny that has shaped the world they live in. With a foreword by Carmen Maria Machado and translated from French by Sophie R. Lewis.
Fantasy Literature
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Author : Mark A. Fabrizi
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-10-11
Fantasy Literature written by Mark A. Fabrizi and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-11 with Education categories.
Fantasy literature, often derided as superficial and escapist, is one of the most popular and enduring genres of fiction worldwide. It is also—perhaps surprisingly—thought-provoking, structurally complex, and relevant to contemporary society, as the essays in this volume attest. The scholars, teachers, and authors represented here offer their perspectives on this engaging genre. Within these pages, a reader will find a wealth of ideas to help teachers use these texts in the classroom, challenging students to read fantasy with a critical eye. They employ interdisciplinary, philosophical, and religious lenses, as well as Marxist and feminist critical theory, to help students unlock texts. The books discussed include epic fantasy by such authors as Tolkien and Le Guin, children’s fantasy by Beatrix Potter and Saint-Exupéry, modern fantasy by Rowling and Martin, and even fairy tales and comic books. The contributors offer provocations, questioning the texts and pushing the boundaries of meaning within the fantasy genre. And in doing so, they challenge readers themselves to ponder these tales more deeply. But through each of these chapters runs a profound love of the genre and a respect for those who produce such beautiful and moving stories. Furthermore, as with all the books in this series, this volume is informed by the tenets of critical pedagogy, and is focused on re-envisioning fantasy literature through the lens of social justice and empowerment. Prepare to be challenged and inspired as you read these explorations of a much-loved genre.