A Guide to Fantasy Literature - Thoughts on Stories of Wonder and Enchantment - Softcover

Philip Martin

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9781933987040: A Guide to Fantasy Literature - Thoughts on Stories of Wonder and Enchantment

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ISBN 10: 1933987049 ISBN 13: 9781933987040

Publisher: Crickhollow Books, 2009

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A Guide to Fantasy Literature is a wide-ranging, thoughtful look at the magic of fantasy storytelling and why it delights and enchants readers of all ages. The book discusses the nature of the best writing, from tales of Middle-earth and Narnia to many other examples of high fantasy, dark fantasy, fairy-tale fiction, magic realism, and adventure-fantasy tales.

The book also examines the major building blocks of fantasy fiction, and discusses the purpose and popularity of fantasy literature today. Includes material from original interviews and many brief samples of outstanding passages from the writings of the best fantasists, from J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling, from C.S. Lewis to Stephen King, drawing an inclusive picture of a vibrant literary community across the ages.

This is a substantially revised version of an earlier work, The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature (2002), now oriented to a general audience of readers, while offering many tips and techniques for writers.

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About the Author:

Philip Martin is a folklorist, award-winning author of books on cultural traditions, and an indie-press book editor of fiction and nonfiction, especially instructional guides for writers. (A previous edition of this book, The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature, sold over 5,000 copies to the book trade.) Previously acquisitions editor for The Writer Books, connected with The Writer magazine, he is currently series editor of an annual anthology on craft and career for writers, The New Writer's Handbook, and directs Great Lakes Literary, a publishing consulting firm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Review:

A genuinely valuable book, intelligently assembled and edited.'' (Praise for the original edition) --Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award winner

Rich with insights, thorough and knowledgeable. . . . At heart, it's a work of deep love and understanding of a powerful literary genre. (from the original edition) --Lloyd Alexander, Newbery Award winner

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