Adventure books have captured the heart and imagination of millions of readers for generations. What's better than buried treasure, lost civilizations, magic carpets, or abandoned ruins to keep you awake at night? Men and boys especially have always been drawn to the tales filled with feats of brave daring and heroism.
It has long been a common theme in literature, all the way back to the earliest remembered days of fiction. The epic Greek myths abounded with tales of heroism, such as the Odyssey or the Iliad. Medieval romances continued the telling of brave and wondrous deeds with stories like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
It has not grown old with age, with countless movies and books written about the Old West and even superheroes of the future. Countless variations have kept the genre alive and well, after the explosion of fictional tales in the 19th century.
The Latin word that it comes from means an arrival, which can be an odd concept since most of these stories mean to go out to meet one's destiny. Whether sailing a river on a raft or sledging to the South Pole, it requires a bold heart to face a quest with an unknown outcome and plenty of risks along the way. It is a challenge that we hope the hero comes home from to report his heroism.
Men and women alike have an appetite for these dangers and for the glory of deeds long remembered. Expeditions like these in both stories and real life never suffer for lack of volunteers. While most adventures do require a voluntary commitment, sometimes it is simply forced upon the hero. They must overcome an evil foe or some obstacle in order to win the day.
This subgenre has seen many changes through its long voyage. From stories of knights in shining armor to pirates winning the high seas to high-tech thrillers, adventure books remain a popular and engaging trip into the far reaches of the imagination.
It has long been a common theme in literature, all the way back to the earliest remembered days of fiction. The epic Greek myths abounded with tales of heroism, such as the Odyssey or the Iliad. Medieval romances continued the telling of brave and wondrous deeds with stories like Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
It has not grown old with age, with countless movies and books written about the Old West and even superheroes of the future. Countless variations have kept the genre alive and well, after the explosion of fictional tales in the 19th century.
The Latin word that it comes from means an arrival, which can be an odd concept since most of these stories mean to go out to meet one's destiny. Whether sailing a river on a raft or sledging to the South Pole, it requires a bold heart to face a quest with an unknown outcome and plenty of risks along the way. It is a challenge that we hope the hero comes home from to report his heroism.
Men and women alike have an appetite for these dangers and for the glory of deeds long remembered. Expeditions like these in both stories and real life never suffer for lack of volunteers. While most adventures do require a voluntary commitment, sometimes it is simply forced upon the hero. They must overcome an evil foe or some obstacle in order to win the day.
This subgenre has seen many changes through its long voyage. From stories of knights in shining armor to pirates winning the high seas to high-tech thrillers, adventure books remain a popular and engaging trip into the far reaches of the imagination.
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In recent years the popularity of books geared to younger readers greatly rose, fantasy and sci-fi in particular. Nowadays you can find a plethora of excellent works of juvenile fiction by many authors from around the world. If you want to find an outstanding American author of adventure books, then try out "Revealing Eden", the forthcoming book from Victoria Foyt and the initial book in her "Save the Pearls" series.