{"product_id":"9781441202147","title":"From Homer to Harry Potter: A Handbook on Myth and Fantasy","description":"The allure of fantasy continues to grow with film adaptations of \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings \u003c\/i\u003eand J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. But how should Christians approach modern works of fantasy, especially debated points such as magic and witches?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Homer to Harry Potter \u003c\/i\u003eprovides the historical background readers need to understand this timeless genre. It explores the influence of biblical narrative, Greek mythology, and Arthurian legend on modern fantasy and reveals how the fantastic offers profound insights into truth. The authors draw from a Christian viewpoint informed by C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to assess modern authors such as Philip Pullman, Walter Wangerin, and J. K. Rowling.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis accessible book guides undergraduate students, pastors, and lay readers to a more astute and rewarding reading of all fantasy literature.","brand":"Baker Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142796755184,"sku":"9781441202147","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441202147_p0.jpg?v=1763803081","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441202147","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}