Description |
1 online resource (174 pages) |
Series |
Contemporary classics of children's literature |
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Contemporary classics of children's literature.
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Contents |
CHAPTER 1 Introduction; CHAPTER 2 Ursula K. Le Guin; CHAPTER 3 Terry Pratchett; CHAPTER 4 Philip Pullman; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; W; X |
Summary |
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 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018 -- Criticism and interpretation
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Pullman, Philip, 1946- -- Criticism and interpretation
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Pratchett, Terry -- Criticism and interpretation
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SUBJECT |
Le Guin, Ursula K., 1929-2018 fast |
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Pratchett, Terry fast |
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Pullman, Philip, 1946- fast |
Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism
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Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism
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Children's stories, English -- History and criticism
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Children's stories, American -- History and criticism
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LITERARY CRITICISM -- European -- English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh.
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Children's stories, American
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Children's stories, English
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Fantasy fiction, American
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Fantasy fiction, English
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Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Lenz, Millicent
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ISBN |
9780826420770 |
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082642077X |
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