Philip Pullman

by Catherine Butler, Tommy Halsdorf (Editor)

Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy is a worldwide classic of modern literature for both children and adults. Challenging in its intellectual scope, ambitious scale and range of literary reference, it is also hugely controversial due to its critique of organised religion.

This collection of original essays by an international team of distinguished scholars assesses Pullman's achievement and introduces readers to some of the key debates surrounding His Dark Materials . Covering topics such as religion, gender, childhood and scientific enquiry, the volume also discusses the Hollywood film of the first book and features a new interview with Pullman himself.

200 pages, Paperback

First published August 8, 2014

About the author

I'm an academic and writer, currently working as Professor of English Literature at Cardiff University, though living in Bristol, where I've been based since 1990.

I have published numerous books, including children's and young-adult fiction and literary criticism, some under the name Charles Butler.

Reviews

[Kanta]

Excellent collection that could have benefited from better proofreading.