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• catalog abstract "Religious discourse has become alien to the secular and sceptical western societies of the twentieth century. There is real discomfort when religious discourse appears either in the popular press or in society. But even in a secular society, there is still a psychological need (one might even use the stronger word will), if not to believe, then at least to hope. Dr. Filmer states this need is met in the literature of fantasy. Twentieth century fantasy has emerged from a long tradition of religion and philosophy, and it has adapted itself to provide gods and heroes whom readers might worship and in whom they might transcend themselves. Dr. Filmer does not argue that the literature of fantasy is "about" religion; rather the argument is that fantasy speaks religion, that it operates in the same space and uses the same devices as the discourse of religion, and does so largely to the same end: the articulation of hope. Dr. Filmer uses the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Peter Beagle, Susan Cooper, Madeleine L'Engle, George Orwell, Russell Hoban, James Thurber, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Alan Garner, Ursula LeGuin and Patricia Wrightson to illustrate her thesis. Scepticism and Hope reaffirms that, in the present sceptical age, Fantasy offers its readers a vision of the marvellous and the wonderful, and through that vision, the clear articulation of hope for humanity.".
• catalog contributor b4268355.
• catalog created "c1992.".
• catalog date "1992".
• catalog date "c1992.".
• catalog dateCopyrighted "c1992.".
• catalog description "Fantasy and the displacement of religious discourse -- The author as prophet/priest -- Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings -- C.S. Lewis save face -- The shadows of Earthsea: Ursula Le Guin -- Walking riddles and the last visible dog: Russell Hoban -- That hideous 1984: two views on dystopia -- Religion and romanticism in the Neverending Story -- Some American fables, Sardonic and Satirical -- Transcending time and space: fantasy for children -- In the paths of the prophets: some recent trends in fantasy literature -- Fantasy: imagination, healing and hope.".
• catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-155) and index.".
• catalog description "Religious discourse has become alien to the secular and sceptical western societies of the twentieth century. There is real discomfort when religious discourse appears either in the popular press or in society. But even in a secular society, there is still a psychological need (one might even use the stronger word will), if not to believe, then at least to hope. Dr. Filmer states this need is met in the literature of fantasy. Twentieth century fantasy has emerged from a long tradition of religion and philosophy, and it has adapted itself to provide gods and heroes whom readers might worship and in whom they might transcend themselves. Dr. Filmer does not argue that the literature of fantasy is "about" religion; rather the argument is that fantasy speaks religion, that it operates in the same space and uses the same devices as the discourse of religion, and does so largely to the same end: the articulation of hope. Dr. Filmer uses the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Peter Beagle, Susan Cooper, Madeleine L'Engle, George Orwell, Russell Hoban, James Thurber, Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., Alan Garner, Ursula LeGuin and Patricia Wrightson to illustrate her thesis. Scepticism and Hope reaffirms that, in the present sceptical age, Fantasy offers its readers a vision of the marvellous and the wonderful, and through that vision, the clear articulation of hope for humanity.".
• catalog extent "iv, 160 p. ;".
• catalog hasFormat "Scepticism and hope in twentieth century fantasy literature.".
• catalog identifier "0879725532".
• catalog identifier "0879725540 (pbk.)".
• catalog isFormatOf "Scepticism and hope in twentieth century fantasy literature.".
• catalog issued "1992".
• catalog issued "c1992.".
• catalog language "eng".
• catalog publisher "Bowling Green, Ohio : Bowling Green State University Popular Press,".
• catalog relation "Scepticism and hope in twentieth century fantasy literature.".
• catalog spatial "English-speaking countries".
• catalog subject "810.9/15 20".
• catalog subject "American literature 20th century History and criticism.".
• catalog subject "English literature 20th century History and criticism.".
• catalog subject "Fantasy literature, American History and criticism.".
• catalog subject "Fantasy literature, English History and criticism.".
• catalog subject "Hope in literature.".
• catalog subject "PS228.F35 F55 1992".
• catalog subject "Popular literature English-speaking countries History and criticism.".
• catalog subject "Skepticism in literature.".
• catalog tableOfContents "Fantasy and the displacement of religious discourse -- The author as prophet/priest -- Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings -- C.S. Lewis save face -- The shadows of Earthsea: Ursula Le Guin -- Walking riddles and the last visible dog: Russell Hoban -- That hideous 1984: two views on dystopia -- Religion and romanticism in the Neverending Story -- Some American fables, Sardonic and Satirical -- Transcending time and space: fantasy for children -- In the paths of the prophets: some recent trends in fantasy literature -- Fantasy: imagination, healing and hope.".
• catalog title "Scepticism and hope in twentieth century fantasy literature / Kath Filmer.".
• catalog type "Criticism, interpretation, etc. fast".
• catalog type "text".