Despre basme

J.R.R. Tolkien asks what fairy tales are and where they began. He asks what makes them worth reading. He links their worth to mythopoeia, or making myths. He explores faerie and argues that these tales are not just for children. He asks how fantasy draws in adults and builds worlds readers believe. He asks how these worlds help readers look at real life.

This essay studies works of fiction for those who study Tolkien. Its ideas also help explain his Middle-earth works. This expanded edition shows how his views took shape. It starts with his talk at St Andrews University. It then follows his views through to the final essay. It has his original drafts, notes, and comments on the text. These show how study and writing changed his ideas. Gabriela Nedelea translated the text from English.