Bibliograph

Literary wonderlands, a journey through the greatest fictional worlds ever created, general editor, Laura Miller

Type

Label

Literary wonderlands, a journey through the greatest fictional worlds ever created, general editor, Laura Miller

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Literary wonderlands

Oclc number

943689406

Responsibility statement

general editor, Laura Miller

Sub title

a journey through the greatest fictional worlds ever created

Summary

From the epic of Gilgamesh, almost two thousand years BCE, to the modern fantasys of Stephen King's Dark Tower series and J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter, authors have created fictional realms that have captivated audiences. Miller has guided a team of writers to unlock the mysteries and meanings of nearly 100 fantastical and awe-inspiring lands. The essays explore the contemporary events and circumstances that influenced each work, and examine how elements of the author's life were relevant to the creation of the story

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Ancient myth & legend -- Science & romanticism -- Golden age of fantasy -- New world order -- The computer age

Target audience

adult

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