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Dinosaurs in fantastic fiction
Dinosaurs in fantastic fiction: a thematic survey
Allen A. Debus; with forewords by Donald F. Glut and Mark F. Berry
Publisher: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2006.
ISBN: 0786426721   DDC: 823.0876609   LCC: PS374   Edition: (illustrated case : alk. paper)

Summary:

"This literary survey examines how paleoliterature originated,
developed and matured from its inception to the present day. It
follows trends on the crafting of classic dinosaurs, investigating
the figurative and metaphoric meaning of fictional dinosaurs and
related prehistoria. An appendix provides brief summaries of
deserving dinosaur texts, organized alphabetically by author.
"--Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-216) and index.

Related External Links:

Table of contents only
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0619/2006025700....

Classification:

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Dewey Class: 823.0876609 -- English fiction
LCC Number: PS374

Book Details:

Language: eng
Physical Description: ix, 220 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Edition Info: (illustrated case : alk. paper)

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•  Vanderbilt University (last modified on 02/20/2008)
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