| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Hornig, Charles D., 1916-1999 |
| Title |
The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 5, January 1935
The Fan's Own Magazine
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_Fan
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Fantasy Fan, Volume 2, Number 5, January 1935" by Various is a special issue of a science fiction magazine published in the early 20th century. This edition is particularly focused on weird poetry, showcasing a collection of strange and imaginative poems reflective of the genre's themes. The content stems from an era rich in literary experimentation, with strong influences from early horror and fantasy literature. The issue presents an eclectic mix of works, featuring contributions from notable authors such as H.P. Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard. The highlighted poems delve into eerie landscapes, cosmic fears, and a celebration of the bizarre, often intertwining human emotion with the supernatural. Additional components of the magazine include fan articles, commentary on the genre's evolution, and insights into the broader literary scene of that time, which influences how weird fiction was perceived and developed. Overall, this volume serves as both a tribute to its contributors and as an important piece of the fantasy literature mosaic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- History and criticism -- Periodicals
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| Subject |
Fan magazines
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64942 |
| Release Date |
Mar 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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