Presents a biographical profile of author J. K. Rowling, and features fourteen essays that examine her life and work, the place of her novels in literature, and the critical response to the Harry Potter books.
A collection of critical essays that examines J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings, " and features an introduction by Harold Bloom, and discusses the themes, plot, characters, and other related topics; and includes a chronology.
shedding light on Philip Pullman's trilogy His dark materials
Watkins, Tony
2006
Cultural analyst Tony Watkins critiques Philip Pullman's "His Dark Material" trilogy, looking at the fantasy novels' religious and scientific foundations, as well as their cultural and spiritual significance.
a treasury of myths, legends, and fascinating facts
Colbert, David
2002
Looks to mythology, folklore, and literature to investigate the sources of ideas for some of the images, characters, and themes found in J. K. Rowling's stories of fledgling wizard Harry Potter.
A one-volume edition of the trilogy which tells of the great quest undertaken by the hobbit Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring, to journey across Middle-earth and cast the One Ring, filled with the power of the Dark Lord Sauron, into the Cracks of Doom.
Chronicles the life of fantasy writer C.S. Lewis, discussing his popular "Narnia" series, his writing inspirations, his personal relationships, and his conversion to Christianity.
