![]() ![]() ![]() The Skandians in the world of Brotherband are loosely based on Vikings, the Norse or Scandinavian traders and raiders who explored the seas of Europe in the eighth to eleventh centuries. Why do so many fantasy authors choose to write about the medieval period of history? Name some other authors who write in this setting (e.g. 8) In what ways does Brotherband succeed in fulfilling this definition of fantasy? in the sense of the yearning of the human heart for a kinder world, a better self, a wholer experience, a sense of truly belonging.‟( The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Fantasy, edited by David Pringle, Carlton Books, 1998, p. Consider this quote: "Fantasy is the fiction of the heart's desire. What do you think makes a book fantasy? Does a book need to have magic of some kind to be called fantasy? The Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband series might be best classified as fantasy, yet they don't have any magic. It has a medieval setting, with a world similar to – but not exactly the same as – medieval Europe.ĭiscussion questions: (You can answer these questions on the BLOG page!) ![]() The Brotherband series fits best into the fantasy or adventure genres. ![]()
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