Fantasy fiction has become an incredibly popular literary genre in the last decade, with both books and film. It's a difficult to one to pull apart and try to analyse; however, at the heart of it, I would say fantasy fiction is 'pure-escapist literature' for it really tests us to look at the world differently with a more open heart and mind.
In these modern times, we all have access to technology, along with knowledge in abundance, right at our very fingertips. Because of this, we often lack a sense of discovery, wonder and imagination. It is fantasy literature and film which seeks to reaffirm this, to enlighten us to the possibility that anything is possible, any dream is possible.
There are so many fantasy novels currently on the market, but I would have to say that my favourites are The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks, Lord of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkein and, most recently, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. If you haven't already heard of A Game of Thrones then you really must give it a whirl. Martin's is a superb writer, every character is completely believable and you can't help but to feel for them from the very first page. The TV series starring Sean Bean remains very true to the novels and is also worth a watch.
When it comes to my favourite fantasy films, again we have Lord of The Rings, inevitably Harry Potter and, most recently, I have to say that The Hunger Games is most enjoyable. I must also mention the recent revival of the fairy-tale stories, for these remakes have been taken to a much darker place than the animated Disney versions I grew up with, and are definitely worth a watch.
When it comes to fantasy fiction and the supernatural, I guess what it really teaches us is to always believe in ourselves and continue to hope that good things will happen to good people, an encouraging theory in a world of economic crises and turmoil.
Private Member's Club, Home House of Portman Square, are also keen enthusiasts of this type of literature and are soon to put on an event called 'Once Upon a Time'. From Beatrix Potter to Roald Dahl, Hans Christian Anderson to CS Lewis and JK Rowling... enter the magical pages of every story, fable, old wives' tale and fictional tale you have ever read... Dress to impress and choose your favourite character from any story ever written... Its set to be a truly fantastical party!
In these modern times, we all have access to technology, along with knowledge in abundance, right at our very fingertips. Because of this, we often lack a sense of discovery, wonder and imagination. It is fantasy literature and film which seeks to reaffirm this, to enlighten us to the possibility that anything is possible, any dream is possible.
There are so many fantasy novels currently on the market, but I would have to say that my favourites are The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks, Lord of The Rings by J.R.R Tolkein and, most recently, A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin. If you haven't already heard of A Game of Thrones then you really must give it a whirl. Martin's is a superb writer, every character is completely believable and you can't help but to feel for them from the very first page. The TV series starring Sean Bean remains very true to the novels and is also worth a watch.
When it comes to my favourite fantasy films, again we have Lord of The Rings, inevitably Harry Potter and, most recently, I have to say that The Hunger Games is most enjoyable. I must also mention the recent revival of the fairy-tale stories, for these remakes have been taken to a much darker place than the animated Disney versions I grew up with, and are definitely worth a watch.
When it comes to fantasy fiction and the supernatural, I guess what it really teaches us is to always believe in ourselves and continue to hope that good things will happen to good people, an encouraging theory in a world of economic crises and turmoil.
Private Member's Club, Home House of Portman Square, are also keen enthusiasts of this type of literature and are soon to put on an event called 'Once Upon a Time'. From Beatrix Potter to Roald Dahl, Hans Christian Anderson to CS Lewis and JK Rowling... enter the magical pages of every story, fable, old wives' tale and fictional tale you have ever read... Dress to impress and choose your favourite character from any story ever written... Its set to be a truly fantastical party!
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