Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision : A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels

by Christine Barkley

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Format Paperback / Softback

Book Series Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy

ISBN-10 0786442883

ISBN-13 9780786442881

Publisher McFarland & Co Inc

Imprint McFarland & Co Inc

Country of Manufacture US

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Mar 31st, 2009

Print length 224 Pages

Weight 308 grams

Dimensions 22.90 x 15.20 x 1.10 cms

Product Classification: Literary studies: from c 1900 -Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

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Analyzes Donaldson's role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. This book provides the reader with a discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.

This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson''s role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson 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. As Donaldson''s characters learn to transcend their world, the reader is engaged in a serious, enlightened discussion about the need for imagination, responsibility and acceptance to resolve such problems as alienation, pollution, disease and despair.

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