A quest of her own : essays on the female hero in modern fantasy / edited by Lori M. Campbell.

Contributor(s):

Campbell, Lori M

Publisher: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2014]Description: viii, 291 pages ; 23 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780786477661

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

809.3/8766 23

LOC classification:

PN3435 .Q47 2014

Summary: "The essays seek to define the unique qualities of female heroism in literary fantasy from 1950s through the present and provide a multi-faceted view of an important fantasy character type who begins to demonstrate a significant presence only in the latter 20th century. The essays contribute to the empowerment and development of the female hero"-- Provided by publisher.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"The essays seek to define the unique qualities of female heroism in literary fantasy from 1950s through the present and provide a multi-faceted view of an important fantasy character type who begins to demonstrate a significant presence only in the latter 20th century. The essays contribute to the empowerment and development of the female hero"-- Provided by publisher.