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Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels - Brossura

Libro 1 di 68: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Barkley, Christine

 
9780786442881: Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels
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ISBN 10: 0786442883 ISBN 13: 9780786442881
Casa editrice: McFarland Publishing, 2009

Sinossi

This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson s role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate how this use of epic heroism helps solve seemingly insurmountable problems and provides more meaning and purpose for individuals. As Donaldson s characters learn to transcend their world, the reader is engaged in a serious, enlightened discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Christine Barkley is a retired English professor at Palomar College in San Marcos, California.

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This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson's role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate how this use of epic heroism helps solve seemingly insurmountable problems and provides more meaning and purpose for individuals. As Donaldson's characters learn to transcend their world, the reader is engaged in a serious, enlightened discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.

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Editore
McFarland Publishing
Data di pubblicazione
2009
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
0786442883
ISBN 13 
9780786442881
Rilegatura
Copertina flessibile
Numero di pagine
213
Contatto del produttore
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