Basic Categories of Fantastic Literature RevisitedJoanna Matyjaszczyk, Piotr Spyra, Andrzej Wicher Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 19 lis 2014 - 199 A unique collection of essays on selected aspects of science-fiction, fantasy and broadly understood fantastic literature, unified by a highly theoretical focus, this volume offers an overview of the most important theories pertaining to the field of the fantastic, such as Tzvetan Todorov’s definition of the term itself, J.R.R. Tolkien’s essay ‘On Fairy Stories,’ and the concept of ‘Gothic space’. The composition and order of the chapters provide the reader with a systematic overview of major theoretical perspectives and serve as an accessible introduction to the topic of fantastic literature. The book combines reflection on various genres such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, Gothic writing, and even drama, offering a comprehensive overview of the fantastic across generic lines. The authors whose works are addressed by the volume’s twelve chapters include some of the most popular household names in fantastic literature, such as H.P. Lovecraft, George R.R. Martin, Clive Barker and Neil Gaiman. In addition, the volume also includes readings of contemporary fantastic literature against the backdrop of world literature classics, such as Homeric poetry, Edmund Spenser and the drama of the English Renaissance. |
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CHAPTER TWO | 25 |
CHAPTER THREE | 42 |
CHAPTER FOUR | 57 |
CHAPTER FIVE | 72 |
CHAPTER SIX | 91 |
CHAPTER SEVEN | 104 |
CHAPTER EIGHT | 115 |
CHAPTER NINE | 127 |
CHAPTER TEN | 144 |
CHAPTER ELEVEN | 161 |
CHAPTER TWELVE | 172 |
CONTRIBUTORS | 188 |
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