THE FANTASTIC AND THE FEMININE

概要：

This book consists of two parallel parts, related to each other not only by the alliteration with F and the mystical number 7, but also by the natural aptitude of Woman for Fantasy. To begin with Fantasy, one may distinguish seven ages in the historical development of that genre of literature known as "fantasy", which has come to a climax in the form of children's literature in England. Similarly, one may distinguish another series of seven ages concerning the place of Woman in world history and literature, considering it is only in the last two centuries that women have come into their own both in history and in literature.