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How Fantasy Reflects Our World
Fantasy novels are more than just hundreds of pages worth of swords and magic! Okay, there's some of that. But it's also a lens to what our society finds important to our pasts, our presents, and future.
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James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach is a classic fantasy and adventure story that explores friendship, family relationships, and the fortunes of a young orphan. James is living with his cruel aunts when a peach magically sprouts in the yard. When...
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C.S. Lewis: Exploring the Landscapes and Heritage that Shaped His Imagination
C.S. Lewis part 11 of 11: The video explores the influence of Northern Ireland's landscapes and heritage on the life and work of CS Lewis, one of the world's most famous children's authors. From his birthplace in Belfast to the quaint...
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The Brontës' early writings: Combining fantasy and fact
Professor John Bowen and Ann Dinsdale discuss the fantasy worlds of Gondal and Angria, created by the Brontë children, and the lasting influence of these on the sisters' later novels. Filmed at the Brontë Parsonage, Haworth. Explore more...
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What Is Magical Realism?
Get your free two-month subscription to Skillshare: https://skl.sh/thebookchemist Daniel José Older's Storytelling 101: https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Storytelling-101-Character-Conflict-Context-Craft/690933742/projects Critical...