From The Hobbit to Harry Potter, how Fantasy harnesses the cultural power of magic, medievalism, and childhood to re-enchant the modern world Why are so many people drawn to Fantasy set in medieval, British-looking lands? This question has immediate significance for millions around the world: from fans of Lord of the Rings , Narnia, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones to those who avoid Fantasy because of the racist, sexist, and escapist tendencies they have.
From The Hobbit to Harry Potter, how Fantasy harnesses the cultural power of magic, medievalism, and childhood to re-enchant the modern world Why are so many people drawn to Fantasy set in medieval, British-looking lands? This question has immediate significance for millions around the world: from fans of Lord of the Rings , Narnia, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones to those who avoid Fantasy because of the racist, sexist, and escapist tendencies they have