Article Title
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.
Recommended Citation
Barkley, Christine
(1984)
"Donaldson as Heir to Tolkien,"
Mythlore: A Journal of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Charles Williams, and Mythopoeic Literature: Vol. 10
:
No.
4
, Article 13.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/mythlore/vol10/iss4/13
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