Re-Enchanted: The Rise of Children's Fantasy Literature in the Twentieth Century

by Maria Sachiko Cecire

Book Overview

From The Hobbit to Harry Potter, how fantasy harnesses the cultural power of magic, medievalism, and childhood to re-enchant the modern world

Why are so many people drawn to fantasy set in medieval, British-looking lands? This question has immediate significance for millions around the world: from fans of Lord of the Rings, Narnia, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones to those who avoid fantasy because of the racist,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 151790658X
• ISBN13: 9781517906580
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.4"