Worlds and world-building -- Fantasy conventions -- Characters -- Legends -- Pastoral landscapes -- Cities.
Summary:
"This first book-length study of critically acclaimed novelist Patricia A. McKillip's lyrical other-worlds analyzes her characters, environments and legends and their interplay with genre expectations. The author gives critical attention to McKillip's work and demonstrates how a broader understanding of world-building enables a deeper appreciation of her fantasies"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 60
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