Tag Archives: epic

The Primacy of Story

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Shedrick

Over at the Black Gate blog, there’s been an interesting discussion (aka blog followed by blog rebuttal) regarding the importance of historical authenticity in epic fantasy. Author Daniel Abraham began the discussion with his post “Concerning Historical Authenticity in Fantasy, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Shedrick

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (9780756404741): Daw Fantasy (2007) What is the difference between epic and non-epic fantasy? Is it the level of world-building? Is it the scope? Generally, epic fantasy is driven by the conflicts that affect … Continue reading →

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