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Explore the literary legacy of Diana Wynne Jones with this first serious study of her work. Published by Routledge, this volume examines the influence of the British author on modern writers like J. K. Rowling. Jones is known for her humorous and exciting speculative fiction featuring wizard academies, dragons, and griffins. While her stories are written for children, they appeal to readers of all ages through complex structures and thought-provoking critiques of the fantasy tradition. Written by renowned science fiction critic and historian Farah Mendlesohn, this book provides a detailed overview of Jones's thirty-year career. It offers a deep look at how her stories function as more than just children's tales, serving as significant contributions to the field of children's literature and culture.

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This book serves as the first serious study of the work of British author Diana Wynne Jones.

Renowned science fiction critic and historian Farah Mendlesohn provides the expert analysis and overview.

The text examines Jones's influence on contemporary writers such as J. K. Rowling.

Learn how Jones uses themes of dragons, griffins, and wizard academies to critique the fantasy tradition.

Published by Routledge as part of the Children's Literature and Culture series.

Product Specifications
Brand
Routledge
Format
hardcover
ASIN
0415970237
Category
Books > Subjects > Biography > Novelists, Poets & Playwrights
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
26 August 2005
Listed Since
09 February 2007

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