Mendlesohn, Farah
Rhetorics of Fantasy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780819568687
- author:
- Mendlesohn, Farah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Wesleyan University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Literary studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Rhetorics of Fantasy explores the boundaries of fantasy literature through a new system of classification. Farah Mendlesohn examines nearly 200 examples of modern fantasy to understand how writers construct their worlds and shape their stories by genre. Mendlesohn identifies four categories - portal, quest, immersive, and intrusion - that emerge from the relationship between protagonist and fantasy world. Each chapter delves into at least twenty books in detail, covering a wide range of works from the 19th century to contemporary bestsellers. This book offers a comprehensive discussion and comparative analysis of fantasy literature, making it an essential resource for scholars and readers alike. With in-depth coverage of over 100 authors, including notable names such as Lloyd Alexander, Philip Pullman, and China Miéville, Rhetorics of Fantasy provides a wealth of material for exploration and debate.
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