A dozen essays by scholars of literature, many of specializing in literature for children and adolescents, consider fantasy literature from such perspectives as semantics and significance, approaches to Harry Potter , stories that transcend particular tellings, and revisiting myth and legend. Among the authors they examine are Lois Lowry, Tolkien, J. M. Barrie, and Susan Cooper. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
This compilation explores significant elements of fantasy inherent within classic and current literature for children and young adults. Selected topics are inventive as well as insightful and include semantics, medieval allusion, fairy tales, gender association, and narrative voice.
