Magic Words, Magic Worlds

Magic Words, Magic Worlds
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 285
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ISBN-10 : 9781476687131
ISBN-13 : 1476687137
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Book Synopsis Magic Words, Magic Worlds by : Matthew Oliver

Download or read book Magic Words, Magic Worlds written by Matthew Oliver and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-06-10 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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