The Enchanting Secrets Revealed: Unveiling the Reality of Fillory and Further Books

Summary

The Magicians’ Fillory and Further books are not real, but they feel like they could be due to their familiar and well-developed fantasy world.

The whimsical nature of the darker moments in the Fillory and Further stories diverge from the horrifying reality portrayed in The Magicians TV show. The distressing revelation of Christopher Plover, the fictional author, as a pedophile corresponds with the unfortunate pattern of renowned authors of children's books being uncovered and condemned for their despicable deeds in real life.

This article delves into conversations about pedophilia.

Numerous viewers of The Magicians ponder over the authenticity of the Fillory and Further books. Derived from Lev Grossman's book series of the same name, this eerie fantasy show revolves around Quentin Coldwater, a protagonist who enrolls in a postgraduate institution known as Brakebills University to study magic. During his time there, he discovers that the realm of Fillory – depicted in the Fillory and Further books – is indeed real and faces a perilous threat from a character known as The Beast. Throughout the series, Quentin and his friends extensively explore this enchanting world.

The Magicians' Fillory And Further Books Explained

Quentin is the ultimate devotee of The Magicians, obsessively immersed in the world of Fillory and Further by Christopher Plover during his leisure time. Margo, although more subtle in her adoration compared to Quentin, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the books and can engage in equally enriching discussions. Julia, on the other hand, embraced the books in her youth but lost interest as she grew older, only to rekindle her fascination upon discovering the existence of Fillory. The captivating allure of Fillory and Further is so frequently evoked by the characters in The Magicians that many viewers find themselves compelled to dive into the books themselves.

The Chatwin children embark on extraordinary adventures in a magical realm called Fillory in Fillory and Further. They encounter talking animals, enchanting creatures, and the inhabitants of Fillory. These fantasy books for children portray a world of pure positivity, even during its darker moments, such as the lighthearted Madness Maker. However, the television adaptation diverges greatly from this fantastical portrayal. The Magicians reveals a disturbing truth: Christopher Plover, the author of the Fillory and Further series, is exposed as a pedophile who exploited and harmed Martin Chatwin, driving him to become the terrifying Beast that plagues Fillory.

The Fillory And Further Books Aren't Real (But Seem Like They Could Be)

Regrettably, The Magicians fans must come to terms with the fact that the Fillory and Further books are purely fictional creations by Lev Grossman. Despite pleas from fans for Grossman to write and publish the Chatwin version of Fillory and Further, there is no sign that he intends to do so. However, the novels, as described in The Magicians books and TV show, still possess an uncanny realism.

The primary reason for the belief that Fillory and Further could exist outside The Magicians is its striking familiarity. The series bears resemblances to other fantasy book series that do exist, such as C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia and E.G. Radcliff's The Coming of Áed. Furthermore, the rich fantasy world and well-developed characters of the Fillory and Further books create an illusion of an extensive creative process, which is not entirely unfounded considering Grossman spent five years writing the first Magicians book.

The Fillory and Further books feel incredibly realistic for a somewhat unfortunate reason - the fictional author, Christopher Plover. It's unfortunate to discover that many real-life authors of popular children's books have been exposed for their problematic behavior. Lewis Carroll, for instance, had taken photographs of multiple children in a state of nudity or semi-nudity. Roald Dahl made several anti-Semitic comments, while J.K. Rowling has faced criticism for her stances on transgender issues. Considering that Christopher Plover, the author of a beloved children's series within The Magicians, was also exposed for his reprehensible actions, it's easy to see how he and his books would align with this disheartening real-world trend.