Rhetorics Of Fantasy by Farah Mendlesohn
Exploring the Boundaries of Imagination
The book explores the diverse ways in which fantasy literature constructs its narratives and engages with readers. It categorizes fantasy into four distinct modes: portal-quest, immersive, intrusive, and liminal, each offering unique approaches to world-building and storytelling. Through detailed analysis, it examines how these modes influence the reader's experience and understanding of the fantastical elements within the stories. The work provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing fantasy literature, highlighting its complexity and the rhetorical strategies authors use to create compelling and imaginative worlds.
- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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