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War of the Fantasy Worlds

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on Art and Imagination

By: Martha C. Sammons

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War of the Fantasy Worlds

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on Art and Imagination

By: Martha C. Sammons

This investigation focuses on C.S. Lewis's and J.R.R. Tolkien's contrasting views of art and imagination, which are key to understanding and interpreting their fantasy works, providing insight into their goals, themes, and techniques, as well as an appreciation of the value and impact of their mythologies. Most scholarship about J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis describes their shared faith and academic interests or analyzes each writer's fantasy works. War of the Fantasy Worlds: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien on Art and Imagination is the first to focus solely on their contrasting concepts of fantasy. The authors' views of art and imagination, the book shows, are not only central to understanding the themes, value, and relevance of their fantasy fiction, but are also strikingly different. Understanding the authors' thoughts about fantasy helps us better understand and appreciate their works. Yet, this book is not a critical analysis of The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia. Rather, it examines only elements of Tolkien's and Lewis's books that relate to their views about art, fantasy, and creativity, or the implementation of their theories. The result is a unique and altogether fascinating perspective on two of the most revered fantasy authors of all time.

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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0313362831

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9780313362835

A Far-off Country

A Guide to C.S. Lewis's Fantasy Fiction

By: Martha C. Sammons

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A Far-off Country

A Guide to C.S. Lewis's Fantasy Fiction

By: Martha C. Sammons

A Far-Off Country offers a comprehensive introduction to C.S. Lewis' major works of fantasy fiction: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Space Trilogy, and Till We Have Faces. Drawing on Lewis' manuscripts as well as unpublished letters, Sammons provides a detailed background for the novels, including biographical information on Lewis as it pertains to each work. She thoroughly investigates the characters, symbols, and themes of the novels, highlighting the Christian doctrines that are embedded in them in addition to the many Biblical parallels. Sammons also includes numerous references from Lewis' other books, ultimately relating the ideas presented in his written works to his Christian beliefs. Exhaustive in its analysis yet accessible to a wide audience, this book will excite those in search of an insightful guide to Lewis' works.

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396

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University Press of America

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0761815872

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9780761815877

A Guide Through Narnia

By: Martha C. Sammons

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A Guide Through Narnia

By: Martha C. Sammons

A Guide Through Narnia was one of the first in-depth studies of C.S. Lewis's seven Chronicles of Narnia. The focus and organization of this revised and expanded edition is on why Lewis wrote the books as fairy tales, the best "Form" for his ideas. It is written for both students and scholars who want to expand their understanding of these popular classics. Chapters include: -Seeing Pictures: How the books were written, chronological summaries, publication history -Selecting the Ideal Form: Why Lewis chose the fairy tale form, fairy tale elements and style -Seeing Man as Hero: Child heroes -Stealing Past Dragons: Characteristics of religious fantasy, allegory and "supposition," Christian elements -Stepping Through the Door: Themes and effects of fantasy -Dictionary of Names and Places Martha C. Sammons is Professor of English at Wright State University.

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248

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Regent College Publishing

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1573833088

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9781573833080

A Guide Through Narnia

By: Martha C. Sammons

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By: Martha C. Sammons

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Regent College Publishing

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1573834769

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9781573834766

Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

By: Martha Thomas

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Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

By: Martha Thomas

Reprint of the original, first published in 1837.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3385616948

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Martha! Martha! the Third Spiritual Adventure

By: Martha M. Brown,Freddie M. Lindsay-Payne

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Martha! Martha! the Third Spiritual Adventure

By: Martha M. Brown,Freddie M. Lindsay-Payne

A lifetime of wisdom has been compiled on the pages of Martha! Martha! As each author shares from the insights gained from their personal walk with God, we are invited to join the adventure that leads the willing heart to growth in the knowledge of Jesus Christ.

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Priorityone Publications

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1933972335

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Book's by Martha C. Sammons

War of the Fantasy Worlds

War of the Fantasy Worlds

A Far-off Country

A Far-off Country

A Guide Through Narnia

A Guide Through Narnia

A Guide Through Narnia

A Guide Through Narnia

Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

Memoir of Martha C. Thomas: Late of Baltimore, Maryland

Martha! Martha! the Third Spiritual Adventure

Martha! Martha! the Third Spiritual Adventure

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