La magia estaba ahí. Reseña de Fantasía épica española (1842-1903). Historia y antología. Mariano Martín Rodríguez, Gaspar & Rimbau Editorial, 327 págs.

Authors

Daniel Lumbreras Martínez, University of OviedoFollow

Content Language

ES

Abstract

For decades, epic fantasy has been predominantly associated with the Anglo-American tradition, exemplified by authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert E. Howard. However, this perspective neglects the contributions of lesser-known but equally rich traditions, such as Spanish literature. Mariano Martín Rodríguez's Fantasía épica española (1842–1903) seeks to fill this historiographical gap by exploring the Spanish roots of epic fantasy through a theoretical analysis and an anthology of representative texts. This volume not only rescues forgotten works but also redefines critical paradigms to include non-Anglophone perspectives, offering a foundational resource for rethinking the global history of epic fantasy.

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Recommended Citation

Lumbreras Martínez, Daniel (2025) "La magia estaba ahí. Reseña de Fantasía épica española (1842-1903). Historia y antología. Mariano Martín Rodríguez, Gaspar & Rimbau Editorial, 327 págs.," Alambique. Revista académica de ciencia ficción y fantasía / Jornal acadêmico de ficção científica e fantasía: Vol. 11 : Iss. 1 , Article 4.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/alambique/vol11/iss1/4