The Mesmerizing Universe of Fantasy

It’s about two in the morning. The cold wind can be heard whistling through the forest. The silent language of woods and the gossip of the trees are deafening. My heart pumps heavily as my throat longs for some water and my eyes wide and open. Slowly and unwillingly I take a step. The noise of the crushing leaves under my feet makes me nervous, but I have to make it to the village for the message I carry is precious, more precious than my life. If this small piece of text intrigued you, then you are one of those many readers who are hooked to be beautiful world of fantasy. Though the literary world is crowded with books from a huge variety of genres, fantasy easily tops the list, as a walk into the unknown is well cherished by a lot of people. For years, readers have not been able to separate themselves from the alien world. So be it a stroll in the gardens of heaven, a life-saving run through the fortress of the dark evil or perhaps the scene of an epic battle, all have been treasured for. Epic novels like J.K. Rowling’s The Harry Potter Series or J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings have made readers around the world spend hours flipping. The stories of the wizards, the sorcerers, the myths and legends have mesmerized people beyond imagination. What’s more, the style and narration of these literary wonders have made book lovers see the alien world right in front of their eyes. Names like Jasper Forde, Terry Pratchett and Barbara Sleigh have become legends and they continue to be some of the most sold authors in the history of fantasy. Television and movie makers were quick to convert these marvels into epic movies and series with each having a following greater than the novels themselves. The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series again stand out in this section. While fantasy was a rage among people in the east, it took some time before it forayed onto the Indian coasts. Though foreign authors continue to capture maximum attention and readership, there have been a handful of Indian authors who have tired their luck at fantasy. It is amazing how some authors find the strength to pen these mind-blowing novels. But for readers like us, they are a blessing and will continue to be so.