The Hidden Library of Tanith Lee: Themes and Subtexts from Dionysos to the Immortal Gene - Couverture souple

Haut, Mavis

 
9780786410859: The Hidden Library of Tanith Lee: Themes and Subtexts from Dionysos to the Immortal Gene
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 078641085X ISBN 13 : 9780786410859
Editeur : McFarland & Co Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Despite the great diversity of settings in Tanith Lee's novels--from the pre-historic origins of Christianity to robot-dominated futurescapes--certain underlying thoughts and references appear consistently. While adhering formally to many of the writing conventions of the fantasy, science fiction and horror genres, Lee also engages the meaning of myths of the Greeks (particularly Dionysos), Egyptians, Persians and Indians. The dynamics of magic, alchemy, shamanism, Gnosticism and reincarnation also surface frequently.

This critical work examines Lee's highly original applications of such themes and subtexts. Less prominent themes are also covered, as well as her insights into human nature, her humor, her numerous tributes to literature, her comments on writing, her games with space, time and language, and her preoccupation with detail and background. Also included is an interview with Tanith Lee, a bibliography of Lee's work, a general bibliography, and an index.

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À propos de l?auteur

Retired college instructor Mavis Haut is a full-time writer living in London.

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Éditeur
McFarland & Co Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
078641085X
ISBN 13 
9780786410859
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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