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J.R.R. Tolkien, Robert E. Howard and the birth of modern fantasy / Deke Parsons.

Author: Parsons, Deke, 1971- author.

Imprint:Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2014.

Descriptionix, 188 pages ; 23 cm

Note:Introduction -- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892/1973) -- The Lord of the Rings -- Robert E. Howard (1906/1936) -- Conan -- Superman -- The inheritors -- Conclusion.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:"The birth of modern fantasy in 1930s Britain and America saw the development of new literary and film genres. The work of extraordinary people who lived in an extraordinary decade, this modern fantasy canon still provides source material for the most successful literary and film franchises of the 21st century"--Provided by publisher.



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Author:
Parsons, Deke, 1971- author.
Series Statement
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy ; 47
Subject:
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Howard, Robert E. (Robert Ervin), 1906-1936 -- Criticism and interpretation.
Subject:
Fantasy fiction, English -- History and criticism.
Fantasy fiction, American -- History and criticism.
Fantasy films -- History and criticism.
Series Added Entry-Uniform title
Critical explorations in science fiction and fantasy.