If you were to ask people why they enjoy fantasy stories, escapism is likely to be a common answer. Lush, whimsical worlds unlike our own with grand adventures to join and, of course, magic to marvel at. What’s not to love? The magic systems of these worlds exist on a spectrum of “soft” or “hard” [...]
In science fiction and fantasy stories, the reader is invited to explore identities, question societal norms, and explore the vast possibilities within our universe. They can explore any world, harness any power, and meet any character without leaving the comfort of their favorite chair. This makes representation in these stories incredibly important! To be included [...]
Unique magic systems, mythical creatures, unusual humanoid races, quests of an epic nature, and vast, unfamiliar lands… Perhaps all that sounds incredibly fun and alluring, but getting into fantasy can seem daunting if you’ve never read it before. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be. There are so many books out there [...]
Everyone has a favorite story. (We would be seriously concerned if you didn't!) Perhaps, every winter you go see a play of The Christmas Carol. Or find yourself frequently watching Pride & Prejudice on rainy days (the 2005 version of course) . Maybe it's a book that you re-read every year -- a story that you [...]
What do you think about when you hear the word fantasy? Do you imagine fire-breathing dragons streaking through the sky? Or perhaps you see a young rebel fighting against dark forces? Maybe neither of these images popped into your mind. Instead, you think fantasy can be found all around us—especially where you least expect it. [...]
Myths, legends, and folktales are ingrained in our popular culture. Though they are rooted in oral tradition, modern audiences now have easy access to these stories in many different art forms. Whether you’re signing in to Disney+ to watch Tangled, picking up a copy of Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles, or booting up your [...]
To retell or not to retell, that is the question. Reimaginings of Greeks myths, Shakespearean tragedies, and other classics have captured the public’s imagination for a long time. We see it in West Side Story and recently in Jorge Rivera-Herrans’ Epic: The Musical; in Margaret Atwood’s 2005 novella The Penelopiad and her 2016 novel Hag-Seed. [...]
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