LITR340 - Modern Epic Fantasy
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This course examines modern epic fantasy literature through the novel "Mists of Avalon" by Marion Zimmer Bradley. The "Mists of Avalon" is an epic fantasy tale of love, loyalty, betrayal, kingship, and magic. It takes place over several decades and two generations. It tells the fabled tale of Camelot and the Knights of the Round Table. Taking a different view from the legend, it is told from the perspective of the women of Avalon. These powerful women use their magic and their wiles to fulfill the will of the Goddess and place a king on the throne of Britain, as well as later take him down from it. Since the Arthurian Legends were some of the earliest fantasy stories, a closer examination of the elements within these legends will give students a better, deeper understanding of what all is involved in creating the modern fantasy epic. (Prerequisite: ENGL101).
Prerequisites
Corequisites
N/A
Schedule of Classes
| 09/26/11 - 02/26/12 |
03/05/12 - 04/29/12 |
Winter 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
| 11/28/11 - 04/29/12 |
05/07/12 - 07/01/12 |
Spring 2012 Session I - 8 Week session |
| 01/30/12 - 06/24/12 |
07/02/12 - 08/26/12 |
Summer 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Mists of Avalon
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| ISBN: |
0345350499
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| Publication Info: |
Ballantine
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| Author: |
Bradley, Marion Zimmer
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| Unit Cost: |
$12.50
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