Guy Gavriel Kay[We let] the universality of fantasy, of once upon a time, allow escapist fiction to be more than just that - to also bring us home.
About This Quote
This quote relates to how we can escape our day-to-day life through fiction, which is an escape from the reality that many of us are living in. This quote also takes into consideration that movies, books, and other forms of storytelling are able to bring us home to the reality of everyday life. The quote does not just speak about escapism, but escapism that allows the viewer or reader to see themselves in the story being told.
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