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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... Past with the Future : Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles ( 1964–1973 ) Barely three months after Neil Armstrong had opened a new chapter in history by walking on the moon , Lloyd Alexander gave a talk at the New England Round Table ...
... Past with the Future : Lloyd Alexander's Prydain Chronicles ( 1964–1973 ) Barely three months after Neil Armstrong had opened a new chapter in history by walking on the moon , Lloyd Alexander gave a talk at the New England Round Table ...
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... Past and Future : The Persistence of Camelot , " and May opens her study with a chapter on Alexander as an author who is " Bringing the Past and the Future into the Present . " Shimmering at the edge of critical vision , this issue has ...
... Past and Future : The Persistence of Camelot , " and May opens her study with a chapter on Alexander as an author who is " Bringing the Past and the Future into the Present . " Shimmering at the edge of critical vision , this issue has ...
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... past . - - As Taran rides home , “ it seemed he could hear voices calling to him . ' Remember us ! Remember us ! ' He turned once , but Merin was far behind and out of sight . From the hills the wind has risen , driving the scattered ...
... past . - - As Taran rides home , “ it seemed he could hear voices calling to him . ' Remember us ! Remember us ! ' He turned once , but Merin was far behind and out of sight . From the hills the wind has risen , driving the scattered ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | 1 |
Theoretical Era | 13 |
Reductionist and Holistic Criticisms in a Battle of Worldviews | 39 |
Copyright | |
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