One Earth, One People: The Mythopoeic Fantasy Series of Ursula K. Le Guin, Lloyd Alexander, Madeleine L'Engle and Orson Scott CardThis work presents the genre of mythopoeic fantasy from a holistic perspective, arguing that this central genre of fantasy literature is largely misunderstood as a result of decades of incomplete and reductionist literary studies. The author asserts that mythopoeic fantasy is not only the most complete literary expression of a worldview based on the existence of supernatural or spiritual powers but that the genre is in a unique position to transform social consciousness with a renewed emphasis on anticipating the future. The author lays out theoretical foundations for his argument in the first four chapters and then demonstrates how the works of fantasy authors Ursula K. LeGuin, Lloyd Alexander, Madeleine L'Engle, and Orson Scott Card exemplify his argument in the remaining four chapters. |
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... Nature — just as for Lynn Mar- gulis in The Symbiotic Planet— a new story that humanity desperately needs will , in the first place , recognize our interrelatedness with all of nature and with the universe . Having reached “ a turning ...
... Nature — just as for Lynn Mar- gulis in The Symbiotic Planet— a new story that humanity desperately needs will , in the first place , recognize our interrelatedness with all of nature and with the universe . Having reached “ a turning ...
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... nature " as if we weren't part of this world and ought to be ejected from it . The goal is to find a sustainable balance that balances reasonable costs against attainable benefits .... We need better measurements . We need rational ...
... nature " as if we weren't part of this world and ought to be ejected from it . The goal is to find a sustainable balance that balances reasonable costs against attainable benefits .... We need better measurements . We need rational ...
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... natural order . The issue has obvious theological implications . Card explores them exten- sively and demonstrates that in every case the pro - nature theology assists peo- ple in living a deeper , more life than the anti - nature ...
... natural order . The issue has obvious theological implications . Card explores them exten- sively and demonstrates that in every case the pro - nature theology assists peo- ple in living a deeper , more life than the anti - nature ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 1 |
Theoretical Era | 13 |
Reductionist and Holistic Criticisms in a Battle of Worldviews | 39 |
Copyright | |
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