Article Title

Donaldson as Heir to Tolkien

Authors

Christine Barkley

Artists and Illustrations Included in This Record

Artist
Sarah Beach
Illustration
Nienor

Abstract

Examines concerns shared by Donaldson and Tolkien, and traces the development of the fantasy “everyman” hero from Bilbo to Covenant. Applies Northrop Frye’s definitions of the hero to both authors’ works. Includes chart of parallels, covering similar concerns and techniques and the continuum of characters.