The overwhelming success of the Lord of the Rings films and the Harry Potter series aptly demonstrates that the fantasy genre is alive and well in the new millennium. The names of authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Terry Brooks evoke ripe tales of heroism and the clash of good versus evil in magical, faraway lands. The rich collection of King Arthur tales have also captured the imagination of millions and resonates with audiences to the present day. Should fantasy be considered serious literature, or is it merely escapism? In this course, the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre are examined. Incisive analysis and a deft assessment of what makes these works so very special provides a deeper insight into beloved works and a better understanding of why fantasy is such a pervasive force in modern culture.
A History of the English Language
Michael Drout
audiobookSingers and Tales
Michael Drout
audiobookTolkien and the West
Michael Drout
audiobookThe Anglo-Saxon World
Michael Drout
audiobookA Way With Words IV : Understanding Poetry
Michael Drout
audiobookA Way With Words III : Grammar
Michael Drout
audiobookBard of the Middle Ages
Michael Drout
audiobookA Way With Words
Michael Drout
audiobookFrom Here to Infinity
Michael Drout
audiobookA Way With Words II
Michael Drout
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Dumbledore
Irvin Khaytman
audiobookThe World and All That It Holds
Aleksandar Hemon
audiobookFinding Faeries : Discovering Sprites, Pixies, Redcaps, and Other Fantastical Creatures in an Urban Environment
Alexandra Rowland
audiobookbookHistory of English Literature from "Beowulf" to Swinburne
Andrew Lang
bookEine kurze Geschichte der Fantasy
Farah Mendlesohn, Edward James
bookDear Reader : The Comfort and Joy of Books
Cathy Rentzenbrink
audiobookThe Wonderful World of James Herriot : A Charming Collection of Classic Stories
James Herriot
audiobookThe Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy
Mark Siderits
audiobookWas ich heute fand! Literarische Reportagen, Gedichte und Prosatexte
Egon Erwin Kisch
audiobookWrite It All Down : How to Put Your Life on the Page
Cathy Rentzenbrink
audiobookThe End the Free Market : Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?
Ian Bremmer
audiobookThe Eclogues and Georgics
Virgil
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