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Short History of Fantasy

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ISBN-10: 1907471669

ISBN-13: 9781907471667

Edition: 2nd 2012 (Revised)

Authors: Farah Mendlesohn, Edward James

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Some of the earliest books ever written, includingThe Epic of Gilgameshand theOdyssey, deal with monsters, marvels, extraordinary voyages, and magic and this genre, known as fantasy, remained an essential part of European literature through the rise of the modern realist novel. Tracing the history of fantasy from the earliest years through to the origins of modern fantasy in the 20th century, this account discusses contributions decade by decade—from Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy and Lewis’s Narnia books in the 1950s to J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. As it discusses and explains fantasy’s continuing and growing popularity, this comprehensive guide will be of interest to a wide…    
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Book details

Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Libri Publishing Limited
Publication date: 6/27/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.90" tall
Weight: 1.012