Fantasy: A Literary Movement?

Fantasy: A Literary Movement?

Fantasy is more than a genre: it’s a literary movement, one with commentary and always in dialogue with the past. Whereas most discussions on fantasy focus on ‘literary merit’ and the nature of escapism, this only covers a small aspect of fantasy literature. In this...
The Apocalypse In The 21st Century

The Apocalypse In The 21st Century

Apocalyptic thinking has dominated the 21st century. But it’s not a new phenomenon. Concerns and fears of the end times have shaped much of human history, whether one looks at the Norse prophecy of Ragnarök, a Mayan calendar or manuscript culture around 1000 A.D....
Yes, You Should Reread Novels

Yes, You Should Reread Novels

It’s a fantastic idea to re-read novels. I’m currently revisiting Elizabeth Kostova’s The Historian, a vampire thriller. The story is excellent: from the references to Vlad The Impaler to the depiction of Istanbul as well as the historical commentary on the Byzantium...

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