| Lilith in a New Light: Essays on the George MacDonald Fantasy Novel Contributor(s): Harriman, Lucas H. (Author), Palumbo, Donald E. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 078643810X ISBN-13: 9780786438105 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Science Fiction & Fantasy - Literary Collections | Essays |
| Dewey: 823.8 |
| LCCN: 2008008036 |
| Series: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6.54" W x 9" (0.59 lbs) 191 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Considered George MacDonald's greatest work, Lilith (1895) is among the most popular and profound fantasy novels of the Victorian era. This collection of critical essays is the first book-length study of this important literary work. The selections function in working dialogue with one another, driven by the central idea of liminality in fantasy literature. In addition to providing fresh interpretations of the novel, these essays implement esteemed background scholarship on Lilith, including that of notable author C.S. Lewis. Analytical topics include MacDonald's rhetorical strategy as a writer of prose romance, the implications of the novel's famous endless ending, and the significance of Lilith in the development of modern fantasy. |