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A Short History of Fantasy

Farah Mendlesohn

3.8/5 ( ratings)

A history of the fantasy form, this work traces the genre from the earliest years with The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey through to the origins of modern fantasy in the 20th century with such acclaimed writers as Terry Pratchett and J. K. Rowling. An exploration of the great variety of fiction published under the heading “fantasy,” this engaging study seeks to explain its continuing and ever growing popularity.

Language: English

Pages: 296

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Middlesex University Press

Release: May 07, 2022

ISBN: 1904750680

ISBN 13: 9781904750680

A Short History of Fantasy

Farah Mendlesohn

3.8/5 ( ratings)

A history of the fantasy form, this work traces the genre from the earliest years with The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey through to the origins of modern fantasy in the 20th century with such acclaimed writers as Terry Pratchett and J. K. Rowling. An exploration of the great variety of fiction published under the heading “fantasy,” this engaging study seeks to explain its continuing and ever growing popularity.

Language: English

Pages: 296

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Middlesex University Press

Release: May 07, 2022

ISBN: 1904750680

ISBN 13: 9781904750680

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