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A handbook on myth and fantasy ebook written by matthew dickerson, david ohara. A handbook on myth and fantasy, david ohara is assistant professor of philosophy and instructor in classical greek at augustana college in sioux falls, south dakota. Dickerson is professor of environmental studies and computer science at middlebury college, author of ents, elves, and eriador. Dickerson brings to the creation of fantasy epic his keen observation of the natural world. May 01, 2015 matthew dickerson is the author of several books, including works of fiction and biography, outdoor literature and nature writing, apologetics, and a number of acclaimed nonfiction works about c. Matthew dickerson has published novels of medieval historic fiction, works of fantasy literature, creative narrative nonfiction with a particular interest in naturewriting and writing about rivers and trout, biography, literary criticism, ecocriticism, and christian apologetics. From homer to harry potter provides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. In the midst of growing powers that threaten his people stands fin. Dickerson is a professor of computer science at middlebury college in vermont, a scholar of the fiction of j. He earned a ba from dartmouth college in 1985 and phd in computer science from cornell university, and was the first faculty member with a ph. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
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Distinguished lecture series presents matthew dickerson, ph. The series is designed to introduce students and the general public to some of the most profound christian thinkers of our time. Recounts the battle of finnsburg, the rivalry of finn and hildeburth, and the influence of willimond, an early christian monk, on the events in seventh century. Marriage to a beautiful danish princess, subversion by ambitious nobles, and the coming of a simple monk. From 2002 through 2014, dickerson directed the new england. A sequel to that novel titled the rood and the torc was published in the start of 2014. Dickerson digs deep into why tolkiens work is widely read and appreciated, and suggests that our lives are enriched by the. Interview with matthew dickerson about the rood and the. Recounts the battle of finnsburg, the rivalry of finn and hildeburth, and the influence of willimond. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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