From Homer to Harry Potter
Subtitle: a handbook on myth and fantasy
By: Matthew Dickerson and David O'Hara.
Contributors: O'Hara, David, 1969-
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Mich
Language: eng
Number of pages: 272
Subjects: Fantasy literature -- History and criticism.
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The literature of fairie and the roots of modern fantasy; title: Some modern works of fantasy.