Tucker TeagueOct 1, 2023

The Man Who Invented Fantasy

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https://slate.com/culture/2023/10/lester-del-rey-invention-fantasy-book-publishing.html#

The Man Who Invented Fantasy

It seems like elves and wizards have been around forever. But one man is responsible for book publishing’s commitment to the fantasy genre.

Slate