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The shape of fantasy : investigating the structure of American heroic epic fantasy /

The Shape of Fantasy is an in-depth look at Heroic Epic Fantasy. It depicts structural and narrative patterns with models stemming from science and philosophy. Although Fantasy Fiction is generally defined by its impossibility, Fantasy Fiction not an illogical form. It is, in fact, governed by a sen...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Palmer-Patel, C. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Routledge, [2020]
Series:	Routledge research in American literature and culture.
Subjects:	American fiction > History and criticism. Fantasy fiction > History and criticism. Heroes in literature.

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