The Pied Piper as a Killer in London: China Miéville’s Novel King Rat

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Volume:9 Issue:2
The Pied Piper as a Killer in London: China Miéville’s Novel King Rat

The Pied Piper as a Killer in London: China Miéville’s Novel King Rat

Pages : 150-163

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Publication Date : 2023-11-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study examines how the story of The Pied Piper of Hamelin is re-told in China Miéville’s novel King Rat in London by combining elements of urban fantasy and arguing that the boundaries between the real and the fantasy world are blurred in the city of London. China Miéville is regarded as one of the most remarkable contemporary British Fantasy literature writers. In King Rat, blending the familiar cityscape with elements of myth, magic and horror creates a rich environment where ordinary lives intersect with extraordinary forces. By analysing the thematic and stylistic features of the novel, this study will reveal how King Rat exemplifies the basic elements of urban fantasy, focusing on the setting, characters, and fantastic elements and how it makes an important contribution to the genre. This analysis will provide readers with a detailed panorama of the interplay between urban settings, fantastic elements, and dark themes in contemporary literature.
Keywords : Kral Fare, Şehir Fantezisi, China Miéville, Fantezi Edebiyatı

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