From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy Pre-Owned Paperback 1587431335 9781587431333 Matthew T. Dickerson David L. OHara

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This is a Pre-Owned book. All our books are in Good or better condition. Format: Paperback Author: Matthew T. Dickerson David L. OHara ISBN10: 1587431335 ISBN13: 9781587431333 The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings and J. K. Rowlings 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 profound insights into truth. The authors draw from a Christian viewpoint informed by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to assess modern authors such as Philip Pullman Walter Wangerin and J. K. Rowling. This accessible book guides undergraduate students pastors and lay readers to a more astute and rewarding reading of all fantasy literature.