{"product_id":"fantasy-paperback","title":"Fantasy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLucie Armitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn Drakakis\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFantasy\u003c\/em\u003e provides an invaluable and accessible guide to the study of this fascinating field.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering literature, film, television, ballet, light opera and visual art and featuring a historical overview from Ovid to the \u003ci\u003eToy Story\u003c\/i\u003e franchise, this book takes the reader through the key landmark moments in the development of fantasy criticism. This comprehensive guide examines fantasy and politics, fantasy and the erotic, quest narratives and animal fantasy for children. The versatility and cultural significance of fantasy is explored, alongside the important role fantasy plays in our understanding of 'the real', from childhood onwards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, engaging style and featuring an extensive glossary of terms, this is the essential introduction to Fantasy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLucie Armitt\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Contemporary English Literature at the University of Lincoln, UK. She has been researching and publishing in the field of fantasy since 1991 and is the author of several books, articles and book chapters on the subject. She is especially interested in the influence fantasy has upon culture in general and the important role it plays in our understanding of the real. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 7.7 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42710569156671,"sku":"9781138677029","price":62.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/24bf13d2f24368503353012b71b7ac4c.webp?v=1765055399","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/fantasy-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}