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The Last Homely House

The Last Homely House

Fiction

What is Fantasy?

What is Fantasy?

2022-08-17
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In this episode, the hosts discuss Tolkien's four criteria of fantasy: Sub-Creation, Recovery, Escape, and Consolation. They look at how Tolkien embodied these traits in his writings, then discuss how modern fantasy does or does not embody these characteristics. 

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