The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman: A Treasury of Fascinating Facts

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Penguin, 2006 - 158 pages
Philip Pullman's epic fantasy series - His Dark Materials - chronicling the adventures of Lyra Silvertongue, her shapeshifting daemon Pantalaimon, and Will Parry on their multi-dimensional odyssey to save all of reality from the mysterious substance known as Dust, has captivated young and old readers alike. 'The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman' takes his fans on a journey through the worlds of art, science, and religion that inspired Pullman to craft his saga. From the philosophy of William Blake and John Milton's classic poem Paradise Lost to quantum physics and the Bible, discover the complex origins and controversial themes that have made Pullman's trilogy a modern marvel in literature.
 

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Section 1
18
Section 2
45
Section 3
62
Section 4
78
Section 5
127
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Formerly a head writer of television's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, and an editorial director of HarperCollins, David Colbert is best known as author of the acclaimed Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries. He lives in the United Kingdom.

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