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Storybook Worlds Made Real: Essays on the Places Inspired by Children's Narratives

Storybook Worlds Made Real: Essays on the Places Inspired by Children's Narratives

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Children's stories that take readers to imaginary worlds, such as Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables, are constructed in the real world. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World use technology to create enchanting environments that reconnect visitors with beloved fictional settings and characters. This collection of essays explores the imagined places we loved as kids and the power of setting to shape our view of the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Children's stories that stick in our minds transport us to fantastical realms that immerse us in the narrative. Some of these locations, such as Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables' Prince Edward Island, have been recreated in the real world, allowing visitors to relive their cherished childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World employ cutting-edge technology to create captivating environments that re-establish connections between visitors and beloved fictional settings and characters in innovative ways. This collection of new essays delves into the imagined places we cherished as children, exploring the significance of setting and its ability to shape our worldview.

Children's stories that stick in our minds transport us to fantastical realms that immerse us in the narrative. Some of these locations, such as Pinocchio's Tuscany or Anne of Green Gables' Prince Edward Island, have been recreated in the real world, allowing visitors to relive their cherished childhood tales. Theme parks like Walt Disney World and Harry Potter World employ cutting-edge technology to create captivating environments that re-establish connections between visitors and beloved fictional settings and characters in innovative ways. This collection of new essays delves into the imagined places we cherished as children, exploring the significance of setting and its ability to shape our worldview.

Weight: 407g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476674186

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