Date of Award
Spring 6-3-2016
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Jeff Keuss
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Owen Ewald
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Doug Thorpe
Keywords
fantasy, literature, genre, fiction, generic, criticism
Abstract
This essay attempts to analyze critical theory concerning the division between generic fantasy fiction and higher fantasy literature. In examining how these two different types of fantasy writing are identified by popular criticism, the space in-between is defined and labeled "golden fantasy". This kind of fantasy is identified by maintaining a balance between subversive originality, and derivative reproduction, and is generally popular among consumers and academics as a source of both entertainment and scholarly research. The essay is then followed by 3 original chapters by the essay writer, in an attempt to demonstrate some of the elements of golden fantasy through practice.
Recommended Citation
Morrison, Zechariah James, "Golden Fantasy: An Examination of Generic & Literary Fantasy in Popular Writing" (2016). Honors Projects. 50.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/50
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Additional Rights Information
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Comments
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Program.