Feminism and Magic in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy: An Exploration of Representations of Women and Paganism in Modern Fantasy Literature and How These Stories Reshape Ideologies

Authors

Abigail Gordon, The College of Wooster

Abstract

An exploration of how modern fantasy revisions of classic historical legends can help reconstruct problematic ideologies, particularly regarding gender roles, feminism, and religious tolerance.

Advisor

Grace, Nancy

Department

English

Recommended Citation

Gordon, Abigail, "Feminism and Magic in Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy: An Exploration of Representations of Women and Paganism in Modern Fantasy Literature and How These Stories Reshape Ideologies" (2011). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 481.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/481

Disciplines

Literature in English, British Isles | Women's Studies

Keywords

king arthur, camelot, marion zimmer bradley, philip pullman, his dark materials, mists of avalon, golden compass, subtle knife, amber spyglass

Publication Date

2011

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis