No, Kids Won’t Lose Their Wonder If You Tell Them Santa Isn’t Real
To us, Santa Claus was both a historical figure and an imaginary character. We should all embrace the joy of Santa this way, not as our annual chimney sweep.
‘It’ Is The Definitive Cinematic Adaptation Of Stephen King’s Literary World
Much of Stephen King’s work may wear the skin of Bram Stoker or Arthur Machen, but the skeleton and muscles come from Middle Earth.
Atlantic Cover Story: America’s Divide Is Between The ‘Reality-Based’ And Conspiracy Theorists
A cover story for The Atlantic considers our national flight into Fantasyland, and the political thought of ‘American barbarians.’
‘Harry Potter’ Offered Millennials Enchantment In A Disenchanted World
Although few millennials would admit it, their love for ‘Harry Potter’ is more like veneration than fandom: It’s a secular stand-in for religious belief.
There’s Nothing Wrong With A Few Butt-Kicking Heroines
When toddler girls are forced to watch ‘Braveheart’ until they join the guttural yells, I’ll gladly sound the alarm. Here, though, we’re talking about a statue and some fiction.
‘Watership Down’ Author Richard Adams Knew What Rabbits Had To Say About Freedom
The loss of Richard Adams is a call to mourn and to reflect on the novel that has deeply touched many of us.
Tolkien Influenced Rock More Than The Velvet Underground Did
The whole idiom of rock would have been different if not for the influx of fantasy themes and imagery made possible by J.R.R. Tolkien’s seminal publishing event.
What Madeleine L’Engle Taught Me About Life And Fantasy
I wanted to build my life upon Madeline L’Engle’s model. She ultimately failed me, but not completely; and I love her still.
Why We Read Paranormal Romance Stories—And Why I Write Them
Some people act as if reading paranormal romance stories is awkward. But they’re probably reading it, too.
Why Do Secularists Hate Kids’ Imaginations?
Children don’t have a better grip on reality if they’ve entrusted themselves to scientific materialists. In fact, they lack open-mindedness and imagination.
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