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Does Fantasy Need Magic?

Magic is a defining feature of many fantasy books, but it's not the only way to make a story fantastical. It's true that when you think of "fantasy," you probably imagine magic. Whether it's the...

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How Will Reading Books Help Me?

When we are young, our parents tell us that reading is important and that we need to read in order to be successful. But as we grow older, we often forget about the importance of reading books....

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What Was Fantasy Like Before Tolkien?

Fantasy has existed for as long as humans have had campfires and speech. These are the stories used to explain the unknowns. We call them myths, legends, and fairy tales. This folklore provides color...

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How Long Are Fantasy Books?

In a world filled with "horror stories," escaping to a fantasy world has never been more appealing. Whether you prefer the traditional fantasy troupes or something more novel, fantasy books come in...

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Are Vampire Books Fantasy?

In 1819 John William Polidori released The Vampyre. It is believed to be the first vampire story published in its entirety in the United Kingdom. The story was inspired by an unfinished piece of...

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Does Fantasy Have to be Medieval?

Fantasy fiction provides a wonderful escape to another world; your imagination can create and add details to the author's descriptive framework. By definition, fantasy employs our ability to imagine...

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