Fantastic Quote by Roger Caillois
““It should be particularly stressed that the fantastic makes no sense in an out-and-out strange world. To imagine the fantastic in it is even impossible. In a world full of marvels the extraordinary loses its power.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Myth and Symbol in Literature, 1958
The author argues that in a world already full of marvels, the concept of the fantastic loses its impact because the extraordinary becomes ordinary.
In simple terms: When everything is extraordinary, the fantastic loses meaning.
Key Takeaway
Seek genuine wonder beyond the commonplace.
Themes
literature
philosophy
aesthetics
culture
Mood
reflective
introspective
analytical
Type
theoretical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- art criticism
- educational curricula
- media analysis
Key Concepts
theory of the fantastic
modernity
sensory overload
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators maintain a sense of wonder?
- What role does context play in defining the fantastic?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on novelty can desensitize audiences.
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