Rings, swords, and monsters [sound recording] : exploring fantasy literature
Drout, Michael D. C., 1968-2006
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In this course, Wheaton College professor Michael D.C. Drout examines the roots of fantasy and the works that have defined the genre, providing insight into beloved works and a better understanding of why fantasy is such a pervasive force in modern culture.
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Prince Frederick, Md. : Recorded Books, p2006.
Collation:
7 sound discs (ca. 8 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 course guide (72 p. : ill.; 22 cm.)
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In container (26 cm.)."14 lectures"--Container.Title from container.Compact disc.Includes bibliographical references (guide)Issued also on cassette.
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Lecture given by Michael D.C. Drout.
Contents:
What is fantasy literature?: genre, canon, history -- Origins of modern fantasy -- Tolkien: life and languages -- Tolkien: The hobbit -- Tolkien: The fellowship of the ring -- Tolkien: the two towers -- Tolkien: The return of the king -- Tolkien: The silmarillion, Unfinished tales, and other posthumously published work -- Tolkien: criticism and theory -- Imitations and reactions: Brooks and Donaldson -- Worthy inheritors: Le Guin and Holdstock -- Children's fantasy -- Arthurian fantasy -- Magical realism and conclusions.
ISBN:
1419386956 (sound discs)9781419386954 (sound discs)
LC class:
RZA 9840
Language:
English
BRN:
261658
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