Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 6
Scope:
VII, 263 S.
Notes:
Literaturverz. S. 245 - 258
Enth.: The confusion over fantasy and the confusions of the theoretical era. Reductionist and holistic criticisms in a battle of worldviews. Mythopoeic fantasy as a modern genre. Twentieth-century rehabilitation of myth and the search for a new story. Rediscovering harmony : Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea sequence (1964-2001). Bridging the past with the future : Lloyd Alexander's Prydain chronicles (1964-1973). Integrating science and spirituality : Madeleine L'Engle's Time quartet (1962-1986). Reconnecting with nature : Orson Scott Card's Tales of Alvin Maker (1987-2003).