George R.R. Martin and the Fantasy Form - 9781032093482

Taylor & Francis

George R.R. Martin and the Fantasy FormAuthor(s): Joseph Young\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032093482, 978-1032093482\nSynopsis\nUsing the frameworks of literary theory relevant to modern fantasy, Dr. Joseph Young undertakes a compelling examination of George R. R. Martins A Song of Ice and Fire and his employment of the structural demands and thematic aptitudes of his chosen genre. Examining Martins approaches to his obligations and licenses as a fantasist, Young persuasively argues that the power of A Song of Ice and Fire derives not from Martins abandonment of genre convention, as is sometimes asserted, but from his ability to employ those conventions in ways that further, rather than constrain, his authorial program.\n\nWritten in clear and accessible prose, George R. R. Martin and the Fantasy Form is a timely work which encourages a reassessment of Martin and his approach to his most famous novels. This.