fantasy fiction, english

Presents a comprehensive reader's companion to J.R.R. Tolkien's classic "Lord of the Rings, and examines its literary and historical importance, connections between this and other works by Tolkien, the structure and meaning of the work, and much more.

Contains over twenty stories which present traditional and contemporary views of the adventures of the legendary King Arthur, his mentor Merlin, and his Knights of the Round Table.

Concepts developed in Philip Pullman's book The Golden Compass are discussed and analyzed. Includes an exclusive interview with Philip Pullman, in-depth interviews with experts of history and literature, re-enactments shot in the story's actual locations, and more.

Presents a comprehensive companion to "The Chronicles of Narnia, " the classic novel by C.S. Lewis, and contains alphabetically-arranged entries on the characters, events, places, and themes of the story.