The Big Book of Fantasy: A Journey Through Science and Creativity.
Il Saggiatore presents 'The Great Book of Fantasy', the new essay by Massimo Gerardo Carrese, scholar and professional of fantasiology. A work that takes us on a fascinating adventure through the many faces of fantasy.
With his twenty-year experience in the field, Carrese, who is a professional fantasiologist, explores the links between fantasy and different disciplines, from science to literature, from art to pedagogy, from psychology to technology. An invitation to discover fantasy as a tool of knowledge, capable of shaping reality and opening up new possibilities. The book distinguishes between fantasy and imagination, clarifying concepts such as creativity and fantasy.
A unique work that transforms creative processes into a story to tell and a science to apply. From Plato's Dialogues to the works of Bruno Munari, to the challenges of artificial intelligence, The Great Book of Fantasy is an essay in fantasiology that invites us to reflect on the power of the human mind and the fundamental role of fantasy in our lives.
The author will be in conversation with Romolo Giovanni Capuano, translator, sociologist and criminologist. The appointment is at the Feltrinelli in Caserta, Corso Trieste 154, at 18:00 pm. Free admission.
Article published on March 7, 2024 - 12pm
