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Building Imaginary Worlds

The Theory and History of Subcreation

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Exploring the concept of world-building, this study examines how imaginary worlds function across various media, including literature, film, and video games. Mark J.P. Wolf shifts the focus from traditional narrative and genre analysis to view these worlds as dynamic entities with their own characteristics. He highlights their transnarrative, transmedial, and transauthorial qualities, making them significant subjects for Media Studies. The chapters delve into various aspects of these worlds, offering a comprehensive analysis of their impact and relevance in contemporary culture.

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Building Imaginary Worlds, Mark J. P. Wolf

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Tytuł
Building Imaginary Worlds
Podtytuł
The Theory and History of Subcreation
Język
angielski
Rok wydania
2012
Oprawa
miękka
Liczba stron
394
ISBN13
9780415631204
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Ocena
3,95 z 5
Opis
Exploring the concept of world-building, this study examines how imaginary worlds function across various media, including literature, film, and video games. Mark J.P. Wolf shifts the focus from traditional narrative and genre analysis to view these worlds as dynamic entities with their own characteristics. He highlights their transnarrative, transmedial, and transauthorial qualities, making them significant subjects for Media Studies. The chapters delve into various aspects of these worlds, offering a comprehensive analysis of their impact and relevance in contemporary culture.