Magic Words, Magic Worlds - Form and Style in Epic Fantasy (Paperback)

While all fiction uses words to construct models of the world for readers, nowhere is this more obvious than in fantasy fiction. Epic fantasy novels create elaborate secondary worlds entirely out of language, yet the writing style used to construct those worlds has rarely been studied in depth. This book builds the foundations for a study of style in epic fantasy. Close readings of selected novels by such writers as Steven Erikson, Ursula Le Guin, N. K. Jemisin and Brandon Sanderson offer insights into the significant implications of fantasy's use of syntax, perspective, paratexts, frame narratives and more. Re-examining critical assumptions about the reading experience of epic fantasy, this work explores the genre's reputation for flowery, archaic language and its ability to create a sense of wonder. Ultimately, it argues that epic fantasy shapes the way people think, examining how literary representation and style influence perception.

General

Imprint:	McFarland & Company
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Release date:	June 2022
Authors:	Matthew Oliver • Donald E. Palumbo • C. W. Sullivan
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	277
ISBN-13:	978-1-4766-8713-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Literary reference works Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General
LSN:	1-4766-8713-7
Barcode:	9781476687131

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