The Evolution of Modern Fantasy
From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series
1st Edition
Published on 9. February 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-349-70433-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
"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 identification of books beyond Carter to read." (David Bratman, Mythlore, Vol. 35 (1), 2016)More details
Product info
Paperback
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
X, 245 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
327 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-70433-0 (9781349704330)
Schweitzer Classification
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J. Williamson
The Evolution of Modern Fantasy
From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series
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07/2015
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The Evolution of Modern Fantasy
From Antiquarianism to the Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series
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07/2015
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Person
Jamie Williamson is Senior Lecturer at the University of Vermont, USA.
Content
1. Introduction: Charting the Terrain 2. The Eighteenth Century: The Forgotten Past 3. Romantic Transformations 4. From Verse to Prose: The Victorian Period 5. Twentieth Century: The Literary Canon 6. Twentieth Century: Popular Fantasy 7. Conclusion: 1960-1980