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Author:
Barkley, Christine, 1949-
Title:
Stephen R. Donaldson and the modern epic vision : a critical study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" novels / Christine Barkley.
Publisher:
McFarland & Co.,
Copyright Date:
c2009
Description:
ix, 213 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subject:
Donaldson, Stephen R.--Criticism and interpretation.
Epic literature, American--History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, American--History and criticism.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.
Contents:
Ur-lord of the (white gold) ring -- Portrait of the artist as a young leper -- Remembrance of some things past -- They could not go home again -- Something evil this way comes -- A farewell to armaments -- The time "machine" : speculations on time and space travel in the "Last chronicles".
Summary:
"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.
Series:
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 17
ISBN:
0786442883 (pbk. : alk. paper)
9780786442881 (pbk. : alk. paper)
LCCN:
2009005915
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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