That is the fundamental definition of them. Although that's not to say that they aren't, more often than not, good.Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
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That is the fundamental definition of them. Although that's not to say that they aren't, more often than not, good.Quote:
Originally Posted by subterranean
/opinion
Bad? Christ no! Who can blame anyone for wanting to escape from this world into another?
I agree. I read mainly fantasy in my early teens, starting with Tolkien of course. In my late teens and early 20s I preferred science fiction. Since my mid 20s I've been reading mainly classics and contemporary literature.Quote:
Originally Posted by Neely
There are two fantasy writers that I would definitely recommend: Philip Pullman and George R R Martin. I'm so into Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series that I've read the sample chapters of his latest book from his website, because I'm getting withdrawal symptoms waiting for its release! Try this out: http://www.georgerrmartin.com/if-sample.html. Quality :D
Hey, what would you call Alice in Wonderland?
I'm the same, and can quite easily distinguish between them. I enjoy the classics, but sometimes I just want to read something nice and easy where I don't need to think particularly hard - I've read the Wheel of Time through thrice now.
That said, I'd argue that Tolkein is a classic anyway. The man was a great scholar, and his work, both fictional and academic, had much to do with the Medieval revival. I specialise in ancient Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon literature, and quite frankly they have many similarities to modern fantasy...
Funny you should say that. I reading Alice for the third time. I consider it a book of life lessons. http://www.dineoxford.com/pics/img/2...xdtc/82(2).gifQuote:
Originally Posted by rozreads