A Short History of Fantasy
Download or Read eBook A Short History of Fantasy PDF written by Farah Mendlesohn and published by Libri Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Farah Mendlesohn |
| Publisher | : Libri Publishing Limited |
| Total Pages | : 300 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105124156097 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis A Short History of Fantasy by : Farah Mendlesohn
Book excerpt: A history of the fantasy form, this work traces the genre from the earliest years with The Epic of Gilgamesh and The Odyssey through to the origins of modern fantasy in the 20th century with such acclaimed writers as Terry Pratchett and J. K. Rowling. An exploration of the great variety of fiction published under the heading "fantasy,” this engaging study seeks to explain its continuing and ever growing popularity.
