From Homer to Harry Potter

From Homer to Harry Potter
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Publisher : Brazos Press
Total Pages : 272
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ISBN-10 : 9781587431333
ISBN-13 : 1587431335
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Book Synopsis From Homer to Harry Potter by : Matthew T. Dickerson

Download or read book From Homer to Harry Potter written by Matthew T. Dickerson and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2006-05 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing from a viewpoint informed by C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Matthew Dickerson and David O'Hara explore the influence and importance of ancient biblical narrative, Greek mythology, Arthurian legend, and other works of "Faerie" on our literary culture. They discuss how myth and fantasy offer profound insights into truth and provide sound assessment of modern authors such as Philip Pullman, Walter Wangerin, and J.K. Rowling."--BOOK JACKET.


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