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Stephen R.Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant": Variations on the Fantasy of Tradition (Hardcover)

by W.A. Senior (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Kent State University Press (30 Nov 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0873385284
  • ISBN-13: 978-0873385282
  • Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 16.1 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,409,883 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Stephen R. Donaldson's `Chronicles of Thomas Covenant'" examines Donaldson's first three novels in an attempt to define their place in the fantasy canon. The book begins with an extensive introduction to the fantasy genre in which W.A. Senior eloquently defends fantasy against charges of being mere escapism, or simply juvenile, and not warranting serious critical consideration. The heart of the text treats such issues as Donaldson's debt to Tolkien, the use of myth and the creation of sustaining mythologies within the novel, and the theme of life and death - a topic that fantasy, by its very nature, can explore in radical fashion. In Chapter Seven, Senior discusses the "Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant". He concludes that Donaldson has created an important contribution to the canon because of his serious intent and adult concerns, his powerful mythopoesis, and his manipulation of the conventions of epic fantasy. As appendixes to this work, there are two illuminating interviews with Donaldson in which the author of the Covenant series reveals his own views on questions raised by Senior's study. "Stephen R. Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" should be of great interest both to devout Donaldson fans and to general readers of fantasy.
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3.0 out of 5 stars This book is an academic paper on the trilogy, 28 Jun 1998
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For the benefit of the people who are reading these reviews, this book is a research paper on the trilogy, NOT the trilogy itself. It's a worthwhile read, but if you're going to write a review on the Amazon.com website (like the first 2 reviews) make sure you write it about Senior's work, not Donaldson's!!!
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0 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Donaldson's Thomas Covenant is Timeless, 13 Mar 1999
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I first read Lord Foul's Bane in 1981 in Junior High. I was instantly hooked, who would'nt be! Donaldson created the most wonderful characters, and creatures, it was a fantasy lovers dream. The thought process of this author is so complex, he thinks out every detail and adds lifes little quircks just to make you feel like "hey, this guy is real". If you like Tolkien, Brooks, or McCaffrey, you must become lost in the LAND, or you will never know true mastery of the art of fantasy writing.
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0 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST THAT HAS EVER BEEN WRITTEN, 26 Oct 1998
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I HAVE READ THIS SERIES OF BOOKS 7 TIMES THAT I KNOW OF. I HONESTLY BELIVE THAT IT'S BEEN MORE. IT AMAZES ME HOW DONALDSON MANAGES TO MIX THIS WORK OF ART WITH THE HOLY BIBLE, AND YET NOTHING FROM THE BIBLE EVER SURFACES! A WONDERFUL MIXTURE OF TRUTH AND FANTASY.
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