Fantasy

by Armitt, Lucie

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Title Statements

Full title :Fantasy / Lucie Armitt.

Summary

"Fantasy provides an invaluable and accessible guide to the study of this fascinating field. Covering literature, film, television, ballet, light opera and visual art and featuring a historical overview from Ovid to the Toy Story franchise, this book takes the reader through the key landmark moments in the development of fantasy criticism. This comprehensive guide examines fantasy and politics, fantasy and the erotic, quest narratives and animal fantasy for children. The versatility and cultural significance of fantasy is explored, alongside the important role fantasy plays in our understanding of 'the real', from childhood onwards. Written in a clear, engaging style and featuring an extensive glossary of terms, this is the essential introduction to Fantasy."--Site web de l'éditeur.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Routledge
Place of Publication:Abingdon
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020.

The Physical Object

Description:1 vol. (XI-195 p.) : : ill. ; : 21 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781138676916 (rel), 1138676918 (rel), 9781138677029 (br), 1138677027 (br)
oclc:on1224163684
LC Classification:PN3435
Dewey Decimal:809.387 66

Subjects

Criticism, interpretation, etc Fantastique Fantasy fiction Fantasy fiction -- History and criticism Fantasy films Fantasy films -- History and criticism Films fantastiques Films fantastiques -- Histoire et criti… Littérature fantastique