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The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy Literature
by Farah Mendlesohn, Edward James
Several essays from The Cambridge Companion to Fantasy Literature was assigned as recommended reading when I took a class on Fantasy and Horror Literature. I enjoyed the assigned essays and finally finished reading all the other essays in the companion.
I enjoyed the structure and variety of this collection. It is divided into three sections: the first regards the history of the genre; the second explores critical and theoretical approaches to the genre; and the third and final considers specific aspects of the genre.
I recommend this collection to anyone interested in understanding the function of the fantasy genre or exploring specific subgenres.
One of the best things about reading these collections is that they often discuss a wide range of literature and provide a variety of viewpoints. As a result, you`re likely to discover many other new texts to read based on the analysis found within the companion.
This serves as a great introduction to a study of fantasy literature in its many guises. The only complaint I have pertains to a few essays: there was at least one that was more artistic than informative/argumentative - it almost read like propaganda; there were a few others that consisted almost entirely of plot summary, which was disappointing, because they could have developed their ideas further.
3.5/5
I enjoyed the structure and variety of this collection. It is divided into three sections: the first regards the history of the genre; the second explores critical and theoretical approaches to the genre; and the third and final considers specific aspects of the genre.
I recommend this collection to anyone interested in understanding the function of the fantasy genre or exploring specific subgenres.
One of the best things about reading these collections is that they often discuss a wide range of literature and provide a variety of viewpoints. As a result, you`re likely to discover many other new texts to read based on the analysis found within the companion.
This serves as a great introduction to a study of fantasy literature in its many guises. The only complaint I have pertains to a few essays: there was at least one that was more artistic than informative/argumentative - it almost read like propaganda; there were a few others that consisted almost entirely of plot summary, which was disappointing, because they could have developed their ideas further.
3.5/5