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In this illustration, a low, flat boat poled by a single figure in silhouette is backlit by a large, rull white moon. This is emblematic of the Hero's Quest in fantasy fiction.

Timeless or Tired? The Alluring Secrets of the Hero’s Quest

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What exactly makes the hero's quest trope so enduring? And how do modern writers keep it fresh amidst a sea of traditional fantasy? Fantasy writers are reinventing quests in imaginative ways that surprise and engage today’s audiences.