The Evolution of Modern Fantasy

Author	: Jamie Williamson
Publisher	: Springer
Total Pages	: 252
Release	: 2015-07-09
ISBN-10	: 9781137515797
ISBN-13	: 1137515791
Rating	: 4/5 (97 Downloads)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Modern Fantasy written by Jamie Williamson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive study, Williamson traces the literary history of the fantasy genre from the eighteenth century to its coalescence following the success of Tolkien's work in the 1960s. While some studies have engaged with related material, there has been no extended study specifically exploring the roots of this now beloved genre.

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