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A Dune Companion - (Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy) by Donald E Palumbo (Paperback)
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- This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity.
- About the Author: Donald E. Palumbo is a professor of English at East Carolina University.
- 197 Pages
- Literary Criticism, Science Fiction + Fantasy
- Series Name: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
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About the Book
"This companion to Frank Herbert's original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction covers themes of ecology, chaos theory, concepts and structures, and Joseph Campbell's monomyth in Herbert's narrative"--Book Synopsis
This companion to Frank Herbert's six original Dune novels--Dune, Dune Messiah, Children of Dune, God Emperor of Dune, Heretics of Dune and Chapterhouse: Dune--provides an encyclopedia of characters, locations, terms and other elements, and highlights the series' underrated aesthetic integrity. An extensive introduction discusses the theme of ecology, chaos theory concepts and structures, and Joseph Campbell's monomyth in Herbert's narratives.
Review Quotes
"An essential travel guide either for a reader's first exploration of Dune or umpteenth trek across that world"-ARBA; "Readers interested in the series can expect to find a new appreciation for Herbert's writing craft based on Palumbo's insights and extensive use of detail."-SFRA Review.
About the Author
Donald E. Palumbo is a professor of English at East Carolina University. He lives in Greenville, North Carolina.Dimensions (Overall): 8.7 Inches (H) x 5.8 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Sub-Genre: Science Fiction + Fantasy
Genre: Literary Criticism
Number of Pages: 197
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Format: Paperback
Author: Donald E Palumbo
Language: English
Street Date: August 15, 2018
TCIN: 1003038623
UPC: 9781476669601
Item Number (DPCI): 247-38-2833
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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