The literature of hope in the Middle Ages and today : connections in medieval romance, modern fantasy, and science fiction /

"The romances of the Middle Ages were written in times of social upheaval. In all three genres, the storytellers draw on the same archetypes--the hero, the quest, the transformation. This book explores the connections between the three genres. Analysis reveals similarities in images, structures...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Keyes, Flo, 1957-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2006]
Subjects:	Fantasy literature > History and criticism. Science fiction > History and criticism. Romances > History and criticism. Literature, Medieval > History and criticism. Hope in literature.
Online Access:	Table of contents

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Summary:	"The romances of the Middle Ages were written in times of social upheaval. In all three genres, the storytellers draw on the same archetypes--the hero, the quest, the transformation. This book explores the connections between the three genres. Analysis reveals similarities in images, structures, and the pervasive belief that a perfectible universe is within man's capabilities"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	vii, 197 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192) and index.
ISBN:	0786425962 (pbk. : alk. paper)