Book

Dickerson, Matthew T., 1963-

From Homer to Harry Potter : a handbook on myth and fantasy / Matthew T. Dickerson & David O'Hara.

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, ©2006.

272 pages ; 23 cm

"Drawing from a viewpoint informed by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Matthew Dickerson and David O'Hara explore the influence and importance of ancient biblical narrative, Greek mythology, Arthurian legend, and other works of "Faerie" on our literary culture. They discuss how myth and fantasy offer profound insights into truth and provide sound assessment of modern authors such as Philip Pullman, Walter Wangerin, and J.K. Rowling."--Jacket.

Fantasy literature -- History and criticism.

O'Hara, David, 1969-

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-265) and index.

The literature of Faërie and the roots of modern fantasy. Introduction : from cosmogony to fairy tale ; Stories at the boundaries ; Biblical myth and story ; Homeric myth (and the "epic" fantasy) ; Beowulf to Arthur : medieval legend and romance ; Nineteenth-century fairy tale and fantasy : the Brothers Grimm and George MacDonald -- Some modern works of fantasy. Ursula Le Guin's Earthsea trilogy and balance as the highest good ; The darkness of Philip Pullman's material ; Grace across the whole of Faërie : Walter Wangerin Jr. and The book of the dun cow ; Harry Potter : saint or serpent? ; Once upon a time--the end.

Table of contents

Table of contents

2005031195

1587431335

9781587431333

62324487

1

0

1

664885

1

1

809.915 Dickerso