CHAPTER 1: Introduction: Fantasy and Alternative Worlds.

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  • Author(s): Hunt, Peter1
  • Source:
    Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction. 2001, p1-41. 41p.
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    • Subject Terms:
      Fantasy literature; Literature; Children's literature; Liberalism; Fantasy fiction
    • Abstract:
      Chapter 1 of the book "Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction" is presented. It focuses on fantasy literature, which is believed to be the root of all literature. Fantasy literature seems to have a limited number of motifs and elements and seems to provide expansiveness and liberation. Fantasy literature is also known to be childish, which always associates it with children's literature, and escapist.