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Subject(s)

• Donaldson, Stephen R.—Criticism and interpretation [Browse]
• Epic literature, American—History and criticism [Browse]
• Fantasy fiction, American—History and criticism [Browse]

Series

• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 17. [More in this series]
• Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 17 [More in this series]

Summary note

"Donaldson, it is argued, 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"--Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-206) and index.

Contents

• Ur-lord of the (white gold) ring
• Portrait of the artist as a young leper
• Remembrance of some things past
• They could not go home again
• Something evil this way comes
• A farewell to armaments
• The time "machine" : speculations on time and space travel in the "Last chronicles".

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ISBN

• 9780786442881 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 0786442883

LCCN

2009005915

OCLC

298304668

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