The first half addresses the context I which MacDonald ministered and wrote. Chapter one summarises the major influences on his thought, including the theology of his friends and peers. The context of dissent and other literary concerns of the period are summarised. Chapter two considers MacDonald’s reworking of romantic interests and themes, particularly his understanding of the literary text and imagination. Examples from early poems, sermons and fiction explore his treatment of various theological motifs. The second half begins with a discussion of fantasy in chapter three, focussing on why MacDonald appropriated this form for his major work <i>Phantastes</i>. Chapter four is a close reading of that text in the light of the previous discussion, showing how its value and originality arise from its theological meaning. Finally, some concluding comments assess it as a literary expression of Christian hope.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:499619 |
| Date | January 2008 |
| Creators | Kelly, Carolyn E. |
| Publisher | University of Aberdeen |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?pid=25166 |
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