Revisionism (fictional)
In analysis of works of fiction, revisionism denotes the retelling of a conventional or established narrative with significant variations which deliberately "revise" the view shown in the original work. For example, The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood revised the folklore tale of Robin Hood to depict Robin as less ambiguously heroic, influencing all subsequent modern portrayals.[1] Many original works of fantasy appear to retell fairy tales in a revisionist manner.[2]
See also[edit]
- Continuation novel
- Copyright protection for fictional characters
- Fan fiction
- Mashup (book)
- Parallel novel – Pastiche novel with in universe continuity
- Reboot (fiction)
- Retcon
- Sequel – Part of a linear narrative that continues the story of a previous work
- Spiritual successor
References[edit]
- ^ "Who was the real Robin Hood?". History Magazine. 5 February 2019. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019.
- ^ John Grant and John Clute, The Encyclopedia of Fantasy, "Revisionist Fantasy", p. 810. ISBN 0-312-19869-8.
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