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The Evolution of Modern Fantasy. From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series.
J. Williamson
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Description for The Evolution of Modern Fantasy. From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series.
Paperback. BIC Classification: DSBH. Dimension: 216 x 140. .
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan US
Language
English
Condition
New
Number of Pages
245
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349704330
SKU
V9781349704330
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99-15
About J. Williamson
Jamie Williamson is Senior Lecturer at the University of Vermont, USA.
Reviews for The Evolution of Modern Fantasy. From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series.
“It’s a masterful study that deservedly won the 2016 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Myth and Fantasy Studies. … The Evolution of Modern Fantasy may be defined as a history of that territory up to the time that the dotted line was drawn. … Williamson has offered more than enough both of thoughtful consideration of the history of fantasy and of ... Read more