This work presents the genre of mythopoeic fantasy from a holistic perspective, arguing that this subgenre of fantasy literature is largely misunderstood as a result of decades of incomplete and reductionist literary studies. The author asserts that mythopoeic fantasy is not only the most complete literary expression of a worldview based on the existence of supernatural or spiritual powers but that the genre is in a unique position to transform social consciousness with a renewed emphasis on anticipating the future.
The author lays out theoretical foundations for his argument in the first four chapters and then demonstrates how the works of fantasy authors Ursula K. LeGuin, Lloyd Alexander, Madeleine L'Engle, and Orson Scott Card exemplify his argument in the remaining four chapters.
| ISBN: | 9780786431359 |
| Publication date: | 30th April 2008 |
| Author: | Marek Oziewicz |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Co Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 271 pages |
| Series: | Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000 Fantasy |
This work presents the genre of mythopoeic fantasy from a holistic perspective, arguing that this subgenre of fantasy literature is largely misunderstood as a result of decades of incomplete and reductionist literary studies. The author asserts that mythopoeic fantasy is not only the most complete literary expression of a worldview based on the existence of supernatural or spiritual powers but that the genre is in a unique position to transform social consciousness with a renewed emphasis on anticipating the future.
One Earth, One People features in the following genres: Literary studies: c 1900 to c 2000, Fantasy
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One Earth, One People was written by Marek Oziewicz and published by McFarland & Co Inc
One Earth, One People has 271 pages
Yes it is part of Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series
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