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Landscapes of Childhood Ser.: His Dark Materials Illuminated : Critical Essays on Philip Pullman's Trilogy by Anne Marie Bird (2005, Perfect)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWayne State University Press
ISBN-100814332072
ISBN-139780814332078
eBay Product ID (ePID)44674862
Product Key Features
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameHis Dark Materials Illuminated : Critical Essays on Philip Pullman's Trilogy
Publication Year2005
SubjectScience Fiction & Fantasy, Children's & Young Adult Literature
TypeTextbook
AuthorAnne Marie Bird
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism
SeriesLandscapes of Childhood Ser.
FormatPerfect
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2004-029438
Dewey Edition22
ReviewsA distinguished cast of contributors delivers a high-quality collection of essays that consistently matches Pullman's originality and intelligence. This is the best examination of a major work that I have seen for some years-detailed, wide-ranging, and often startling: an important contribution to the criticism of fantasy and science fiction, with excellent material on intertextuality and theology.", His Dark Materials Illuminated offers fifteen essays by various hands that uncover the richness of Philip Pullman's provocative trilogy. Pullman's work emerges from this collection as an intense and sophisticated story and argument. The authors deal in a scholarly but accessible fashion with the polemical nature of this masterwork.", His Dark Materials by itself is a fascinating and enjoyable reading experience; the essays in His Dark Materials Illuminated contribute valuable insights to scholars at all levels: undergraduate, graduate, and professional.", His Dark Materials, arguably the most significant fantasy trilogy of the late twentieth century, explores some of the most important moral and cultural issues confronting young readers in their quest for life's meanings. Its power to evoke both speculative and scholarly responses is amply answered by these well-informed and informative studies, which combine a wide range of critical approaches with lively and challenging approaches to the fiction."
Dewey Decimal823/.914
SynopsisThe first critical analysis of Philip Pullman's cross-age fantasy trilogy. British author Philip Pullman's celebrated trilogy for young readers, His Dark Materials [Northern Lights/Golden Compass (1995), The Subtle Knife (1997), The Amber Spyglass (2000)], has reached a broad spectrum of readers, from those appreciating his metaphysical imagination and literary depth to those charmed by his suspenseful and emotional storytelling. Demonstrating its wide appeal in 2001, The Amber Spyglass became the first book to be awarded the Whitbread Book Award in both the adult and children's categories. Pullman's trilogy is distinguished not only for its narrative and poetic power but also for its awareness of literary tradition. His Dark Materials confronts some of the most urgent dilemmas of our time without suggesting answers but rather a way of meeting them with courage and surviving them with grace. Edited by Millicent Lenz--renowned for her study of Pullman's work--this is the first book to place His Dark Materials in critical perspective. The fourteen diverse essays within offer literary and historical analysis as well as approaches from such disciplines as theology, storytelling, and linguistics. The first part, Reading Fantasy, Figuring Human Nature, looks at Pullman's art of making stories and creating fantasy worlds and at readers' responses to his creations. Part 2, Intertextuality and Revamping Traditions, examines the rich intertextuality of Pullman's narratives and his use and revamping of literary traditions, including fantasy. Part 3, Pullman and Theology, Pullman and Science Fiction, centers on the complexities of the author's stance toward religion, his treatment of "Eve," and his affirmation of the Republic of Heaven. With the staging of His Dark Materials by the National Theatre in England and a successful television adaptation of the trilogy, Pullman's popularity and reputation across age groups is ever-growing--making this book a vital resource to scholars and informed readers of his work., British author Philip Pullman?s celebrated trilogy for young readers, His Dark Materials [Northern Lights/Golden Compass (1995), The Subtle Knife (1997), The Amber Spyglass (2000)], has reached a broad spectrum of readers, from those appreciating his metaphysical imagination and literary depth to those charmed by his suspenseful and emotional storytelling. Demonstrating its wide appeal in 2001, The Amber Spyglass became the first book to be awarded the Whitbread Book Award in both the adult and children?s categories. Pullman?s trilogy is distinguished not only for its narrative and poetic power but also for its awareness of literary tradition. His Dark Materials confronts some of the most urgent dilemmas of our time without suggesting answers but rather a way of meeting them with courage and surviving them with grace. Edited by Millicent Lenz?renowned for her study of Pullman?s work?this is the first book to place His Dark Materials in critical perspective. The fourteen diverse essays within offer literary and historical analysis as well as approaches from such disciplines as theology, storytelling, and linguistics. The first part, Reading Fantasy, Figuring Human Nature, looks at Pullman?s art of making stories and creating fantasy worlds and at readers? responses to his creations. Part 2, Intertextuality and Revamping Traditions, examines the rich intertextuality of Pullman?s narratives and his use and revamping of literary traditions, including fantasy. Part 3, Pullman and Theology, Pullman and Science Fiction, centers on the complexities of the author?s stance toward religion, his treatment of "Eve," and his affirmation of the Republic of Heaven. With the staging of His Dark Materials by the National Theatre in England and a successful television adaptation of the trilogy, Pullman?s popularity and reputation across age groups is ever-growing?making this book a vital resource to scholars and informed readers of his work., British author Philip Pullman's celebrated trilogy for young readers, His Dark Materials Northern Lights/Golden Compass (1995), The Subtle Knife (1997), The Amber Spyglass (2000)], has reached a broad spectrum of readers, from those appreciating his metaphysical imagination and literary depth to those charmed by his suspenseful and emotional storytelling. Demonstrating its wide appeal in 2001, The Amber Spyglass became the first book to be awarded the Whitbread Book Award in both the adult and children's categories. Pullman's trilogy is distinguished not only for its narrative and poetic power but also for its awareness of literary tradition. His Dark Materials confronts some of the most urgent dilemmas of our time without suggesting answers but rather a way of meeting them with courage and surviving them with grace. Edited by Millicent Lenz-renowned for her study of Pullman's work-this is the first book to place His Dark Materials in critical perspective. The fourteen diverse essays within offer literary and historical analysis as well as approaches from such disciplines as theology, storytelling, and linguistics. The first part, Reading Fantasy, Figuring Human Nature, looks at Pullman's art of making stories and creating fantasy worlds and at readers' responses to his creations. Part 2, Intertextuality and Revamping Traditions, examines the rich intertextuality of Pullman's narratives and his use and revamping of literary traditions, including fantasy. Part 3, Pullman and Theology, Pullman and Science Fiction, centers on the complexities of the author's stance toward religion, his treatment of "Eve," and his affirmation of the Republic of Heaven. With the staging of His Dark Materials by the National Theatre in England and a film adaptation of the trilogy soon to become a reality, Pullman's popularity and reputation across age groups is ever-growing-making this book a vital resource to scholars and informed readers of his work., British author Philip Pullman's trilogy His Dark Materials confronts some of the most urgent dilemmas of our time. These fourteen diverse essays offer literary and historical analysis as well as approaches from such disciplines as theology, storytelling, and linguistics.
LC Classification NumberPR6066.U44H554 2005
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