The Influence of Postmodernism on the Popularity of Fantasy Literature

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ABSTRACT THE INFLUENCE OF POSTMODERNISM ON THE POPULARITY OF FANTASY LITERATUREOSAMA FARHAN ALSHARAB The study investigates the factors behind the popularity of fantasy literature after the Second World War. To discover the main reasons for driving the enormous worldwide popularity of fantasy literature, this work explores postmodernism, postmodern literature, and fantasy literature. Definitions and characteristics of postmodernism, postmodern literature, and fantasy literature are discussed so that the relationship between the conditions of postmodernism and the popularity of fantasy fiction is made clear. Furthermore, this study provides insight into the relationship between postmodern literature and fantasy as a genre which helps fantasy fiction rise to its present position. Secondary resources and a questionnaire are used to collect the information needed to understand the dimensions of the phenomenon. According to the statistical results in this study, literature students of both genders and different ages showed a high average of agreement towards statements and they had positive attitudes towards reading and watching fantasy literature. The results showed a very close relationship between the popularity of fantasy literature and the new technology. Finally, students revealed that significant reasons that make fantasy fiction more popular are the extraordinary elements that allow readers to escape from real life. Additionally, recommendations are provided according to the results. Keywords: Postmodernism, Postmodern Literature, Fantasy Literature, Fantasy Genre

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