Patricia A. McKillip and the Art of Fantasy World-Building (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy)
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (705 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476665168 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 175 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Sullivan III is Distinguished Professor of arts and sciences at East Carolina University and a full member of the Welsh Academy. He lives in Greenville, North Carolina.C.W. Palumbo is a professor of English at East Carolina University. About the AuthorAudrey Isabel Taylor teaches at Midway University in Kentucky.Donald E. . He is the author of numerous books and the on-line journal Celtic Cultural Studies
This first book-length study of critically acclaimed novelist Patricia A. From wondrous fairy-lands to nightmarish hellscapes, the elements that make fantasy worlds come alive also invite their exploration and study. McKillip's lyrical other-worlds analyzes her characters, environments and legends and their interplay with genre expectations. The author gives long overdue critical attention to McKillip's work and demonstrates how a broader understanding of world-building enables a deeper appreciation of her fantasies.
He lives in Greenville, North Carolina.C.W. Palumbo is a professor of English at East Carolina University. Audrey Isabel Taylor teaches at Midway University in Kentucky.Donald E. Sullivan III is Distinguished Professor of arts and sciences at East Carolina University and a full m