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From Homer to Harry Potter

Paperback • 2006 • English

From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy

By Matthew T. Dickerson

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About the book

The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches? From Homer to Harry Potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, Greek mythology, and Arthurian legend on modern fantasy and reveals how the fantastic offers profou...Show more

Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Historical fantasy
Magical realism

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ISBN

9781587431333

Publisher

Brazos Press

Published year

2006

Language

English

Original title

From Homer to Harry Potter

Format

Paperback

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