The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman: A Treasury of Fascinating FactsPhilip Pullman's epic fantasy series - His Dark Materials - chronicling the adventures of Lyra Silvertongue, her shapeshifting daemon Pantalaimon, and Will Parry on their multi-dimensional odyssey to save all of reality from the mysterious substance known as Dust, has captivated young and old readers alike. 'The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman' takes his fans on a journey through the worlds of art, science, and religion that inspired Pullman to craft his saga. From the philosophy of William Blake and John Milton's classic poem Paradise Lost to quantum physics and the Bible, discover the complex origins and controversial themes that have made Pullman's trilogy a modern marvel in literature. |
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Magical Works of Phillip Pullman
Reseña de usuario - artstufff - Overstock.comInteresting background on the Dark Materials trilogy. I thought it would contain more about the science behind it but Pullmans philosophical background is also interesting. I found the books layout ... Leer reseña completa
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Reseña de usuario - ArmyAngel1986 - LibraryThingExplains the inspirations for some of Pullman's characters and settings, very entertaining. Leer reseña completa
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Introduction I | 1 |
William Blake Influence Lyras Story? | 27 |
Specters in Pullman and Blake | 44 |
Is Lord Asriel the Storys Hero? | 57 |
Does Mrs Coulter Really Change? | 75 |
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The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman: A Treasury of Fascinating Facts David Colbert No hay ninguna vista previa disponible - 2008 |
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman: A Treasury of Fascinating Facts |
| Autor | David Colbert |
| Edición | ilustrada, reimpresa |
| Editor | Penguin, 2006 |
| ISBN | 0425207900, 9780425207901 |
| N.º de páginas | 158 páginas |
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