Canons of Fantasy - Lands of High Adventure

This Element examines four key questions raised by the prospect of a fantasy canon: the way in which canon and genre influence each other; the overwhelming presence of Tolkien in any discussion of the classics of fantasy; the multi-media and transmedia nature of the field; and the push for a more inclusive and diverse canon.

List of contents

1. The lay of the land; 2. The Tolkien landmark; 3. Crossing boundaries; 4. Alternative cartographies.

Summary

This Element examines four key questions raised by the prospect of a fantasy canon: the way in which canon and genre influence each other; the overwhelming presence of Tolkien in any discussion of the classics of fantasy; the multi-media and transmedia nature of the field; and the push for a more inclusive and diverse canon.

Product details

• Authors: Patrick Moran, Patrick (University of British Columbia Moran
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9781108708678
• ISBN: 978-1-108-70867-8
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Publishing and Boo; Elements in Publishing and Book Culture
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Journalism; Fantasy, FICTION / Fantasy / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Semiotics & Theory, LITERARY CRITICISM / Reference, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 20th Century, Literary studies: from c 1900 -, Literary theory, Literary reference works, Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers, Literary studies: fiction, novelists and prose writers, Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade, LITERARY CRITICISM / Novel as Form, fantasy; canon; genre; media