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Title:

Critical perspectives on Philip Pullman's His dark materials : essays on the novels, the film and the stage productions / edited by Steven Barfield and Katharine Cox.

Publisher:

McFarland,

Copyright Date:

c2011

Description:

viii, 280 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Pullman, Philip,--1946---His dark materials.
Young adult fiction, English--History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism.
Pullman, Philip,--1946---Film adaptations.
Pullman, Philip,--1946---Stage history.
Allegory.

Other Authors:

Barfield, Steven.
Cox, Katharine, 1976-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Summary:

"Philip Pullman's epic trilogy remains controversial for its negative depiction of religion. Scholars from various literary, philosophical, and theatrical fields address topics relevant to reading, studying, understanding the work, and its basis in Milton's Paradise Lost; the influence of science fiction on the series; issues of social class, religion, sexuality, and gender; and recent stage productions"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786440309
9780786440306 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)714086823

LCCN:

2011026583

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)