Stephen R. Donaldson and the Modern Epic Vision: A Critical Study of the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant Novels

by Christine Barkley

This critical study analyzes Stephen R. Donaldson's role as a modern writer who uses the fantasy genre to discuss situations and predicaments germane to the modern world. Donaldson reclaims an epic vision in his Thomas Covenant novels that is lacking in most modern literature. Chapters demonstrate how this use of epic heroism helps solve seemingly insurmountable problems and provides more meaning and purpose for individuals. As Donaldson's characters...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786442883
• ISBN13: 9780786442881
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher