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About this book
?This book assesses the work of one of the foundational figures of American fantasy, Peter S. Beagle. Through its focused analysis of The Last Unicorn, this study contextualises Beagle's work in relation to the popularity of the fantasy genre, following its growing success in the aftermath of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. In addition, through reference to the film adaptation of The Last Unicorn and also Beagle's other works, this study highlights the author's longevity and the influence that his metafictional and comedic work has had on contemporary fantasy.
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Yes, you can access Peter S. Beagle's “The Last Unicorn” by Timothy S. Miller in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Literature & Literary Criticism. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- 1. Beagle’s Early Career and a New Chapter in American Fantasy
- 2. Death and the Desire for Deathlessness: Beagle and J. R. R. Tolkien on Fantasy and Mortality
- 3. Unicorn Lore: The Multiple Mythologies Behind The Last Unicorn
- 4. Metafiction and Metafantasy: Comic Fantasy as Mirror for the Genre
- 5. Unicorn Variations: Continuity and Change in the Many Versions of The Last Unicorn
- 6. Conclusion: Peter S. Beagle’s Immortal Unicorn
- Back Matter