Robert H. Boyer
Autor de The Fantastic Imagination
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Conocimiento común
- Nombre legal
- Boyer, Robert Horace
- Fecha de nacimiento
- 1937
- Género
- male
- Lugares de residencia
- DePere, Wisconsin, USA
Manila, Philippines - Educación
- University of Pennsylvania (PhD|English)
- Ocupaciones
- Professor (English, St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin, USA)
visiting professor (University of the Phillipines Diliman, Manila) - Relaciones
- Zahorski, Kenneth J. (collaborator)
- Organizaciones
- FUVIRESE USA
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Fantasists on Fantasy: A collection of Critical… por Robert H. Boyer
Fascinating and unpretentious discourse on Fantasy Fiction by the writers who write it. I used it as reference material for a critical study I was working on as it contained material written by authors who were pathing the way for modern fantasy. I wouldn't say it is comprehensive but it certainly covers enough ground as a taster reference. Nice to see Moorcock included.
Most of the high fantasy--tales set in detailed worlds that inspire wonder--that I've read have been contained in lengthy tomes, multi-volume series, or both. This book, however, is a collection of short stories. They are tales that carry a touch of wonder, but take much less time to read. The collection contains fairy tales, wizards, sword wielding warriors, quests, magical artifacts, and Death. While none of the stories are a must read, they are worth checking out.
--J.
--J.
The librarian in the small town I grew up is a witch. She had a magic ability to know exactly the book that I needed to read even when I didn't know how to begin asking for it. Going through a transitional period where I was shedding the fantasy novels of my youth with no idea of what to read, this came along. A mix of high and low Gothic fantasy that has stuck with me ever since, even if I had to return this book to the library. I'm searching for a copy of my own now, because this book needs a place on my shelf.
This is the book that introduced me to the writing of George Macdonald, who remains a curious interest of mine. The story "Cross-Purposes" continues to influence my writing.… (más)
This is the book that introduced me to the writing of George Macdonald, who remains a curious interest of mine. The story "Cross-Purposes" continues to influence my writing.… (más)
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- 12
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- #45,669
- Valoración
- 4.1
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- 5
- ISBNs
- 17