fantasy fiction, english

Presents a comprehensive full-color guide to C.S. Lewis's classic "Chronicle of Narnia" series, and provides information on its mythical and historical origins, powers and magic behind the characters, and more.

A collection of fantasy short stories from authors including Jane Yolen and Robin McKinley.

Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.

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.

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 collection of classic fantasy stories which inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" stories and the genre of modern fantasy.

A collection of essays that analyze the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien.

The authors examine the actual science that underlies the fictional story of Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" trilogy.

Examines the personal life and literary career of the author of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.