The Fantastic: A Structural Approach to a Literary Genre

Todorov's framework offers a unique lens on literary works. I'm curious about what prompted him to formalize this theory and how he envisioned it impacting literary criticism.

The way the book dissects different stories made me question what qualifies as 'fantastic.' Are there stories I previously overlooked that now fit this genre?

Considering Todorov's theories, I wonder how contemporary creators might be inspired or constrained by these ideas when crafting their stories.