Summary
Discusses modern fantasy as the natural outgrowth of folk and fairy tales. The lesson identifies essential qualities of fantasy, including impossible occurrences, characters that cannot exist, self-contained logic, and wholeness of conception. Viewers are introduced to the five major themes of modern fantasy: Talking Animals, Toys, Strange and Curious Worlds, Little People, and Time Warps. Highlights include a discussion on Science Fiction as a popular form of fantasy. Featured author: Jane Yolen.