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Abstract
This article explores the multifunctional nature of fantasy literature, focusing on three core functions: escape, subversion, and recovery. Drawing upon the theoretical frameworks of J.R.R. Tolkien and Rosemary Jackson, as well as insights from neuro- and psycholinguistic research, the study demonstrates how fantasy literature offers meaningful psychological and emotional relief (escape), challenges dominant cultural and ideological norms (subversion), and provides readers with renewed perspectives on reality and moral values (recovery). Through the analysis of literary works such as The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Harry Potter, this study highlights the genre’s complex role in engaging readers cognitively, emotionally, and socially. The article further suggests that fantasy literature holds significant potential for interdisciplinary research, especially in cognitive and psycholinguistic studies.
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