The authors of which period turned their interest to remote and faraway places such as the medieval folklore legends?

The authors who turned their interest to remote and faraway places, including medieval folklore legends, were primarily from the Romantic period (roughly 1780-1830).

Here's why:

* Emphasis on emotion and imagination: Romanticism celebrated emotion, imagination, and the individual experience. This led writers to explore exotic and fantastical settings, often drawing inspiration from medieval legends and folklore.

* Revival of the past: Romantics were fascinated by the past, particularly the Middle Ages, which they viewed as a time of chivalry, romance, and spiritual connection. They saw the medieval period as a contrast to the industrial and rationalistic modern world.

* Focus on nature and the supernatural: Romantics were deeply connected to nature and often explored themes of the supernatural, which were central to medieval folklore.

* Examples: Authors like William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, John Keats, and Mary Shelley (although often considered Gothic) wrote extensively about faraway lands, mystical creatures, and ancient legends.

While other periods like the Victorian era also had authors who explored these themes, the Romantic era was particularly defined by this interest in the remote and fantastical.