Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction traces the historical development of the fantasy genre and provides in-depth critical discussion of the work of Terry Pratchett, Ursula Le Guin and Philip Pullman, including The Amber Spyglass.Fantasy literature - the public face of play and desire, with it productively opposing drives of ingenuity and simplicity, freedom and control - covers a spectacular range. It is never innocent, very often highly complex, and based on ethical premises.Through both an outline history and a detailed ...
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Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction traces the historical development of the fantasy genre and provides in-depth critical discussion of the work of Terry Pratchett, Ursula Le Guin and Philip Pullman, including The Amber Spyglass.Fantasy literature - the public face of play and desire, with it productively opposing drives of ingenuity and simplicity, freedom and control - covers a spectacular range. It is never innocent, very often highly complex, and based on ethical premises.Through both an outline history and a detailed analysis of key texts, the authors indicate the richness of the genre and the cultural tensions it provokes.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 184 p. Continuum Studies in Children's Literature. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 184 p. Continuum Studies in Children's Literature. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 184 p. Continuum Studies in Children's Literature. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 9780826477606.
