Alternative Worlds In Fantasy Fiction

Author : Peter Hunt,Millicent Lenz
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780826477606

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Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction by Peter Hunt,Millicent Lenz Pdf

Edited by Morag Styles and written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this series provides jargon-free, critical discussion and a comprehensive guide to literary and popular texts for children. Each book introduces the reader to a major genre of children's literature, covering the key authors, major works and contexts in which those texts are published, read and studied. This book provides an illuminating guide to literature that creates alternative worlds for young readers. Focusing on the work of Ursula Le Guin, Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman, the book considers both the genre of ?alternative worlds? and the distinctiveness of these authors? texts, including Philip Pullman's The Amber Spyglass.

Author : Michael Lee
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548238627

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Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction by Michael Lee Pdf

This book provides an illuminating guide to literature that creates alternative worlds for young readers. Focusing on the work of Ursula Le Guin, Terry Pratchett and Philip Pullman, the book considers both the genre of 'alternative worlds' and the distinctiveness of these authors' texts, including Philip Pullman's The Amber Sypglass. Peter Hunt is Pofessor of English at Cardiff University. Millicent Lenz is Associate Professor at the State University of New York at Albany

Author : James Gunn
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476673530

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Alternate Worlds by James Gunn Pdf

Alternate Worlds was first published in 1975 and became an instant classic, winning a Hugo award. This third edition brings the history of science fiction up to date, covering developments over the past forty years--a period that has seen the advent of technologies only imagined in the genre's Golden Age. As a literature of change, science fiction has become ever more meaningful, presaging dangers to humanity and, as Alvin Toffler wrote, guarding against "the premature arrival of the future." The world has begun to recognize science fiction in many different ways, incorporating its elements in products, visual media and huge conventions.

Author : Millicent Lenz,Carole Scott
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 0814332072

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His Dark Materials Illuminated by Millicent Lenz,Carole Scott Pdf

The first critical analysis of Philip Pullman's cross-age fantasy trilogy.

Author : Frances Sinclair
Publisher : School Library Association
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Children's literature, English
ISBN : 9781903446461

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Fantasy Fiction by Frances Sinclair Pdf

Handbook of fantasy fiction for teachers, librarians, parents and guardians and children themselves in which to find many titles of fantasy fiction that they like, or may be tempted, to read. Includes groups such as classic fantasy, comic fantasy, Arthurian, dark fantasy, animals and dragons.

Author : James E. Gunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Science fiction
ISBN : 0891040498

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Alternate Worlds by James E. Gunn Pdf

Author : Carl Darryl Malmgren
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1991-07-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0253336457

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Worlds Apart by Carl Darryl Malmgren Pdf

"[Malmgren] succeeds in formulating a typology of science fiction that will become a standard reference for some years to come." —Choice " . . . the most intelligently organized and effectively argued general study of SF that I have ever read." —Rob Latham, SFRA Review " . . . required reading for its evenhanded overview of so much of the previous critical/theoretical material devoted to science fiction." —American Book Review Worlds Apart provides a comprehensive theoretical model for science fiction by examining the worlds of science fiction and the discourse which inscribes them. Malmgren identifies the basic science fiction types, including alien encounters, alternate societies and worlds, and fantasy, and examines the role of the reader in concretizing and interpreting these science fiction worlds.

Author : Ralph Crane,Lisa Fletcher, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Tasmania
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-03
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781783482078

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Island Genres, Genre Islands by Ralph Crane,Lisa Fletcher, Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Tasmania Pdf

The first book length study of the conceptualization and representation of islands in popular fiction.

Author : Eric Garber,Lyn Paleo
Publisher : Hall Reference Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105000153762

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Uranian Worlds by Eric Garber,Lyn Paleo Pdf

This reference has been updated and expanded to include some 100 new listings, and the addition of films and videos. It gives detailed annotations that document the representation of alternative sexuality in novels and stories as well as films; evaluates the writers' overall representation of gay and lesbian issues; and reveals changing popular attitudes toward sexual variance over several centuries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Nikki Gamble,Sally Yates
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-02-20
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446242759

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Exploring Children's Literature by Nikki Gamble,Sally Yates Pdf

This book is based on the belief that deep subject knowledge of language and literature provides a foundation for effective teaching and learning. It provides a comprehensive guide to the range of genres and characteristic features of English language fiction written for children. It will help readers to: o develop their understanding of literature within social, cultural and political reading practices o extend their knowledge of language features and conventions of different genres o develop skills in analytical and critical reading. The scope of the first edition has been expanded from solely fiction to cover a range of contemporary literature, including poetry, plays and picture books. The case study material, investigative activities and practical exercises promote an active approach to learning. The second edition focuses on a range of fiction relevant to the National Curriculum for England and the National Literacy Strategy. It provides examples from a range of world literature written in English. Examples from work in translation are also included. It also addresses the requirements of the primary curriculum for ITT English. This book is essential reading for student teachers on PGCE, and undergraduate teacher education courses, and for teachers undertaking CPD in English, literacy or children's literature. It provides useful support material for language coordinators, SCITT coordinators and literacy consultants.

Author : Corey McCullough
Publisher : Corey McCullough
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9798985140576

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The Fallen Odyssey by Corey McCullough Pdf

Lost in a parallel universe of swords, shields, magic, and monsters, a young man searches for a way home. When seventeen-year-old Justin Holmes wakes up in a strange, fantastic world, all he wants is to find a way back to his ordinary life in small-town America. But his search for answers takes an unexpected turn when he and a band of unlikely allies are attacked by dark forces wielding otherworldly power. Forced to flee into the wilderness, Justin feels farther than ever from discovering how he accidentally arrived in this strange realm. Can he help his new friends in their desperate quest? Will he ever see home again? And was his transportation from Earth an accident at all? Ancient secrets are revealed that could shake the foundations of this alternate world... and might unlock Justin's portal home. The start of a four-book epic fantasy series that readers call FUN, ENGROSSING, and JAW-DROPPING.

Author : Dana Percec
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-26
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781443862974

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Reading the Fantastic Imagination by Dana Percec Pdf

The purpose of Reading the Fantastic Imagination: The Avatars of a Literary Genre is the observation of the very hybridity of the fantastic genre, as a typical postmodern form. The volume continues an older project of the editor and a large number of the contributors, that of investigating the current status of several popular genres, from historical fiction to romance. The scrutiny continues in this third volume, dedicated to the fantastic imagination and the plethora of themes, moods, media, and formats deriving from it. FanLit is surely trendy, even if it is not highbrow, despite its noble ancestry. This apparent paradox characterizes many of the literary genres en vogue today, from historical fiction to romance. This very contradiction forms part of the basis for this book. After the success of the previous book in the series dedicated to a “borderline” literary genre – Romance: The History of a Genre was declared by Cambridge Scholars Publishing as the Critics’ Choice Book of the Month in January 2013 – this collection of studies about the fantastic imagination takes a further step into completing a larger research project which seeks to investigate the varieties of popular fiction. Although all contributors in the series teach canonical literary texts, they did not hesitate to plunge into the opposite area of fictional work and, moreover, continued doing so even though such a project caused the “raise of a few (high)brows,” (Percec 2012, 232) as argued in the Endnote of Romance: The History of a Genre.

Author : Arcturus Publishing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1788280768

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The Classic Fantasy Fiction Collection by Arcturus Publishing Pdf

This compilation of classic fantasy stories demonstrates the breadth and imagination in the genre. Ranging from the supernatural horror tales of H.P. Lovecraft to the heroic adventures of Conan the Barbarian to the magical romances of William Morris. This edition features: - The Classic Fantasy Collection encompasses the entire range of fiction within the fantasy genre, including: - The Tower of the Elephant by Robert E. Howard - The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft - The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost by H. G. Wells - The Wood Beyond the World by William Morris - The Dream of Akinosuke by Lafcadio Hearn - The People of the Pit by Abraham Merritt - The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen - The Transmutation of Ling by Ernest Bramah - The Mask by Robert W. Chambers - The Shadows by George MacDonald

Author : Dennis Mombauer,Krystal Claxton,Tyler Bourassa,H.R. Boldwood,Rhidian Brenig Jones,Victor H. Rodriquez,Jamie Ryder,Rachel Brittain,David Castlewitz,Lawrence Dagstine,C.W. Blackwell,Pedro Iniguez,KC Grifant,Dale Carothers,Wendy Nikel,I. Punti,Nicole Givens Kurtz,Gregory L. Norris,Matthew Maxwell,T.C. Mill
Publisher : AURELIA LEO
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781954541160

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Uchronia by Dennis Mombauer,Krystal Claxton,Tyler Bourassa,H.R. Boldwood,Rhidian Brenig Jones,Victor H. Rodriquez,Jamie Ryder,Rachel Brittain,David Castlewitz,Lawrence Dagstine,C.W. Blackwell,Pedro Iniguez,KC Grifant,Dale Carothers,Wendy Nikel,I. Punti,Nicole Givens Kurtz,Gregory L. Norris,Matthew Maxwell,T.C. Mill Pdf

Uchronia: An Anthology of Alternate Histories & Alternate Worlds features twenty cosmic, uncanny, and macabre fantasy and science fiction stories. A marine navigates close quarters in his wheelchair and the threat of joblessness due to mechanical men. Gremlins battle a bounty huntress in the Weird Wild West. When the Soviet Union invades Mexico, a U.S.-Mexico war veteran rallies Samalayuca refinery workers to fight back. Onboard the Current of Eagles, a disabled Native-American pilot confronts prejudice and radio warfare. You are a lone radio jockey after the apocalypse. Curated by award-winning editor Zelda Knight, this collection of reprints will transport readers to diverse retrofutures and realms beyond their imagination. FEATURING: Dennis Mombauer Krystal Claxton Tyler Bourassa H.R. Boldwood Rhidian Brenig Jones Victor H. Rodriguez Jamie Ryder Rachel Brittain David Castlewitz Lawrence Dagstine C.W. Blackwell Pedro Iniguez KC Grifant Dale Carothers Wendy Nikel I. Punti Nicole Givens Kurtz Gregory L. Norris Matthew Maxwell T.C. Mill

Author : Garris L. R. Coleman
Publisher : Garris L. R. Coleman
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781792316203

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Cures of Crowns by Garris L. R. Coleman Pdf

In Curse of Crowns, comes an original series from Author Garris L. R. Coleman that is full of mystery, action, romance, and surprises that are sure to excite fantasy fans from all over. In volume one, the epic tale packs a riveting adventure certain to keep readers desiring more. Before the dawn of existence lies the setting of darkness until the light was born. With it came many worlds filled with life. As some planets live in peace, they are oblivious to the malicious that is brewing and secretly at work to threaten their way of life. While other worlds have opened its doors to deceit, betrayal, and murder, all will find that light is just as evil and ruthless. Life will forever change for those who dwell throughout the lands as old yet hidden and young yet exposed Kings Transcend.