Mythopoeic Fantasy and "rehabilitation" of something for a later day

[Extollager]

Darkly Bright has published a short essay by me that might interest readers who are intrigued by classification of types within a genre. I say that within the genre of literary fantasy there are sword and sorcery, Gothic-type fantasy, comic fantasy, etc. Furthermore I attempt to argue that mythopoeic fantasy exists as a distinct category within literary fantasy, but that it's relatively uncommon as compared with the rest. The essay's not the last word on anything, but maybe you would like to add some words here or at the DB site or both.

Mythopoeic Fantasy and Rehabilitation: A Note

Mythopoeic Fantasy and Rehabilitation: A Note By Dale Nelson Multiple types of fantasy exist: sword and sorcery (Conan the Barbarian &c.), Gothic-style fantasy (Peake’s Gormenghast books, Susan…

darklybrightpress.com

 

[hitmouse]

Very interesting. Have you read Lud-In-The-Mist, and if so would you consider that mythopoeic?

 

[Extollager]

Hitmouse, that's one I've owned for decades -- but still haven't read. It does seem to be highly regarded by thoughtful readers of literary fantasy.

 

[BAYLOR]

Hitmouse, that's one I've owned for decades -- but still haven't read. It does seem to be highly regarded by thoughtful readers of literary fantasy.

I too have copy of this one unread. I think I may do something about it.

 

[Peppa]

Very interesting. Have you read Lud-In-The-Mist, and if so would you consider that mythopoeic?

I read this book recently and really enjoyed it. By the way, I really like pre-Tolkien fantasy books in general.