fantasy fiction, english

A collection of essays in which seventeen philosophical scholars explore the hidden philosophical elements of the "Harry Potter" novels.

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 collection of essays in which various science fiction and fantasy writers explore aspects of the bestselling "Harry Potter" series.

A critical companion to the literature of J. R. R. Tolkien--particularly "The Lord of the Rings," treating it as a cultural and linguistic map, an examination of evil, and a study of myth; also examines "The Hobbit," "Silmarillion," and Tolkien's shorter works.

Examines the life and career of British writer Philip Pullman, the award-winning author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, looking at the themes in his work, events that have influenced his stories, and debates over his depictions of religion and science.

Examines the elements of religion, science, and fantasy in Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, and includes a glossary and bibliography.

Collects nineteen fantasy stories written to honor "Lord of the Rings" author J. R. R. Tolkien on the one hundredth anniversary of his birth.

Explains the religious symbolism in author J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional realm called "Middle Earth," and identifies Tolkien as a Christian humanist, discussing his political and social views.

Presents twentieth-century critical essays on J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.