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J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the birth of modern fantasy / Deke Parsons.
Van Pelt Library PR6039.O32 Z78755 2015
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Parsons, Deke, 1971- author.
- Series:
- Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 47.
- Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 47
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973--Criticism and interpretation.
- Tolkien, J. R. R.
- Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936--Criticism and interpretation.
- Howard, Robert E.
- Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936.
- Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.
- Fantasy fiction, English--History and criticism.
- Fantasy fiction, English.
- Fantasy fiction, American--History and criticism.
- Fantasy fiction, American.
- Fantasy films--History and criticism.
- Fantasy films.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Physical Description:
- ix, 188 pages ; 24 cm.
- Other Title:
- John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, Robert Ervin Howard and the birth of modern fantasy
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2015]
- Summary:
- "The birth of modern fantasy in 1930s Britain and America saw the development of new literary and film genres. The work of extraordinary people who lived in an extraordinary decade, this modern fantasy canon still provides source material for the most successful literary and film franchises of the 21st century"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892/1973)
- The lord of the rings
- Robert E. Howard (1906/1936)
- Conan
- Superman
- The inheritors
- Conclusion.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9780786495375
- 0786495375
- OCLC:
- 892794660
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