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Routledge - Critical Discourses of the Fantastic, 1712-1831

Name: Routledge - Critical Discourses of the Fantastic, 1712-1831
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Explore a new perspective on literary history with Critical Discourses of the Fantastic, 1712-1831. In this work, David Sandner challenges the common idea that fantastic literature began during the Romantic period. Instead, he demonstrates that tales of wonder and imagination were widely popular throughout the eighteenth century. By examining contemporary critical definitions and defenses, Sandner shows how a full century of debate and experimentation occurred before the Romantic interest in the creative imagination took hold. This book provides a deep look at how the supernatural was handled in a modern and rational age, including specific analysis of Joseph Addison's 'The Fairy Way of Writing.' This text is an essential resource for students and scholars of literary theory and history. It offers a detailed examination of the evolution of the fantastic, providing context for how writers used the supernatural to engage readers long before the nineteenth century.

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Challenges traditional literary histories that place the rise of fantastic literature solely in the Romantic period.

Provides evidence that tales of wonder and imagination were highly popular throughout the entire eighteenth century.

Analyzes contemporary critical definitions and defenses used during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Examines the century of debate and experimentation that preceded the Romantic movement's focus on imagination.

Includes specific study of Joseph Addison's 'The Fairy Way of Writing' regarding the use of the supernatural.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1409428621
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 28 September 2011
Listed Since: 13 July 2011

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