Portals of power : magical agency and transformation in literary fantasy /

"This critical work explores the role of the portal in fantasy, investigating ways in which magical nexus points, and movement between worlds, are used to illustrate real-world power dynamics. Through an examination of high-low fantasy, fairy tales, literature, and science fiction, the portal i...

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Main Author:	Campbell, Lori M.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
Series:	Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 19.
Subjects:	Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism. Fantasy fiction, American > History and criticism. Change in literature. Agent (Philosophy) in literature. Magic in literature. Supernatural in literature.