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Cargando... From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasypor Matthew T. Dickerson, David O'Hara
![]() Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. ![]() ![]() The authors evaluate every book in here from a Christian point of view. Thus they judge Le Guin's work as morally ambivalent, instead of just noting she tends to be Taoist. They applaud C.S. Lewis and Tolkien because their work is more in line with the authors' own beliefs. They aren't necessarily prejudiced against other religions, the author's show open mindedness, but the point of the book seems more to evaluate fantasy in terms of Christian theology. A lot of fantasy is written with either a blatant, or subtle appreciation of "paganism" or nature worship. I was hoping for a broader discussion about how fantasy is relevant in modern society. While they have some interesting points, their narrow focus generally detracts from their credibility in evaluating the impact of the fantasy genre as a whole. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches? From Homer to Harry Potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, Greek mythology, and Arthurian legend on modern fantasy and reveals how the fantastic offers profound insights into truth. The authors draw from a Christian viewpoint informed by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to assess modern authors such as Philip Pullman, Walter Wangerin, and J. K. Rowling. This accessible book guides undergraduate students, pastors, and lay readers to a more astute and rewarding reading of all fantasy literature. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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