Critical Perspectives on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials

Essays on the Novels, the Film and the Stage Productions

Steven Barfield editor Katharine Cox editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc

Published:13th Oct '11

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Critical Perspectives on Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials cover

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials stands as a landmark in fantasy literature. Comprised of the novels The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, and The Amber Spyglass, the award-winning epic trilogy has been adapted for radio, stage, and film in both Britain and the United States, though it remains controversial for its negative depiction of religion. Herein, scholars from various literary, philosophical, and theatrical fields explore His Dark Materials, addressing numerous topics relevant to reading, studying and understanding the work, including its basis in Milton's Paradise Lost; the influence of science fiction on the series; issues of social class, religion, sexuality, and gender; postcolonial perspectives; and recent stage productions.

“Certainly one of the most comprehensive collections of essays on my work…I’m most grateful.”—Philip Pullman; “Adds to the discussion with pieces like Cox’s essay on cultural aspects of dust and Dust, Jobling’s humble suggestions of unintentional Buddhist leanings, and Baker’s account of Apocryphal influence on the narrative. This reviewer greatly enjoyed seeing discussions of physical staging in the book’s final section.”—Mythlore; “Uniquely valuable contribution…adds something entirely new to the appreciation of dramatizing Pullman’s work…gives a British perspective on a contemporary masterpiece of British literature.”—Children’s Literature Association Quarterly

ISBN: 9780786440306

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm

Weight: 386g

288 pages