Fantasy : a short history /
One of the most popular genres of modern times, fantasy literature has as rich a cultural and literary heritage as the magical worlds that so enrapture its readers. In this book, a concise history of the genre, Adam Roberts traces the central forms and influences on fantasy through the centuries to...
| Main Author: | Roberts, Adam (Adam Charles) (Author) |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
London ; New York :
Bloomsbury Academic,
2025.
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| Subjects: |
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