Matthew T. Dickerson, David L. O'Hara: From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy

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

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... (read more)

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“Focuses specifically on the timeless appeal of fantastical elements in story-telling. There wasn't that much discussion of Homer & other classical - or even medieval - authors save in the most generalized terms. I was hoping for a bit on Aristophanes or Plato. Alas - no.

Despite a disclaimer in the preface, much of it WAS about Tolkein's views in his literary essays & as expressed in his fantasy writings, with frequent mention of the Hobbit & LotR. Also discussed were the...”

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