The Fantasy Fan, October 1933 by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Hornig, Charles D., 1916-1999 |
| Title |
The Fantasy Fan, October 1933 The Fan's Own Magazine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Fantasy Fan, October 1933" by Various is a collection of articles, stories, and reviews focusing on the genre of weird fiction, produced during the early 20th century. This publication, a magazine aimed at fans of fantasy literature, showcases contributions from prominent authors like H.P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith. It not only features original stories but also includes editorial content that engages with its readership, discussing the nature and appreciation of fantastic literature. The content of this issue highlights several distinctive features of the fantasy genre, including a foreboding tale titled "The Kingdom of the Worm" by Clark Ashton Smith, where the brave knight Sir John Maundeville encounters a cursed land ruled by a monstrous worm. Readers are also treated to articles on collecting fantasy fiction, providing practical advice for enthusiasts, and critiques on contemporary works from leading authors. Lovecraft defends weird tales against accusations from other fans, detailing the psychological appeal of horror and the supernatural. Overall, the magazine serves as a rich archive of early 20th-century speculative fiction, showcasing the evolving conversation around fantasy literature during this time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction -- History and criticism -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Fan magazines |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46339 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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