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From wondrous fairy-lands to nightmarish hellscapes, the elements that make fantasy worlds come alive also invite their exploration. This first book-length study of critically acclaimed novelist Patricia A. McKillip's lyrical other-worlds analyzes her characters, environments and legends and their interplay with genre expectations. The author gives long overdue critical attention to McKillip's work and demonstrates how a broader understanding of world-building enables a deeper appreciation of her fantasies.
Contents
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments viii
Preface
One: Worlds and World-Building
Two: Fantasy Conventions
Three: Characters
Four: Legends
Five: Pastoral Landscapes
Six: Cities
Reflections
Chapter Notes
Works Cited
Index