Stephen R. Donaldson and the modern epic vision
Subtitle: a critical study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" novels
By: Christine Barkley.
Series: Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy -- 17
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9780786442881
Subjects: Donaldson, Stephen R. -- Criticism and interpretation; Epic literature, American -- History and criticism; Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism
Description: "Donaldson, it is argued, 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"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Ur-lord of the (white gold) ring; title: Portrait of the artist as a young leper; title: Remembrance of some things past; title: They could not go home again; title: Something evil this way comes; title: A farewell to armaments; title: The time "machine" speculations on time and; title: Space travel in the "Last chronicles".