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Stories about Stories

- Fantasy and the Remaking of Myth

About Stories about Stories

The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199316076
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 256
  • Published:
  • January 22, 2014
  • Dimensions:
  • 233x158x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 404 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024
Extended return policy to January 30, 2025

Description of Stories about Stories

The first comprehensive study of fantasy's uses of myth, this book offers insights into the genre's popularity and cultural importance. Combining history, folklore, and narrative theory, Attebery's study explores familiar and forgotten fantasies and shows how the genre is also an arena for negotiating new relationships with traditional tales.

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