Critical Approaches

Critical Approaches

Criticism of literature of the fantastic, Horror and Science Fiction does face a number of problems, and can involve applying a number of critical approaches, each with something to contribute to the understanding of what Fantastic literature is, how it works, and why it is valuable. Read through the following, and try to make notes and answer questions as you read and discuss the various points.

(i)	The Question of Escapism.
(ii)	Approaches to the Study of Fantasy, Science Fiction and Horror

Further Information

The Question of Escapism

Approaches

Why 'the Other'?