Name: Stephen r. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) (in English)
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Author: Christine Barkley
ISBN: 9780786442881

portada Stephen r. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) (in English)

Type

Physical Book

Publisher

Mcfarland

Author

Christine Barkley

Year

2009

Language

English

Pages

223

Format

Paperback

ISBN

0786442883

ISBN13

9780786442881

Synopsis "Stephen r. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" Novels (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) (in English)"

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.