Articles related to "His Dark Materials"
Between Narnia and His Dark Materials
Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis' imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is rooted in realism.
c.s lewis • the chronicles of narnia • the lion the witch and the wardrobe • philip pullman • the golden compass
Philip Pullman may have been influenced by C.S. Lewis, but he departs from Lewis' imaginative use of fantasy to create a world of adventure that is rooted in realism.
c.s lewis • the chronicles of narnia • the lion the witch and the wardrobe • philip pullman • the golden compass
Gnosticism in His Dark Materials
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
The books of His Dark Materials have elicited much critical and academic analysis; one school of thought is conspicuously missing, however: Gnosticism.
his dark materials • philip pullman • gnostic • gnosticism • the authority
His Dark Materials, Blake, and Gnosticism
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
The worlds created by Philip Pullman owe a great debt of inspiration to the works of William Blake; specifically, his alliance to The Gnostic Myth.
william blake • philip pullman • his dark materials • golden compass • subtle knife
New Line lights His Dark Materials
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
Eden Inverted
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
His Dark Materials has been widely analyzed using countless schools of thought as its Rosetta Stone. The philosophy that best describes the tale, however, is Gnosticism.
gnosticism • his dark materials • philip pullman • lyra • lyra bellaqua
The Golden Compass - Review
Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards give captivating performances in Chris Weitz's adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.
the golden compass • golden compass film review • his dark materials • chris weitz • philip pullman
Nicole Kidman and Dakota Blue Richards give captivating performances in Chris Weitz's adaptation of Philip Pullman's novel.
the golden compass • golden compass film review • his dark materials • chris weitz • philip pullman
Images Reveal Interesting Landscape on a Jupiter Moon - Callisto
A recent fly-by of Callisto reveals a strange, but interesting surface.
callisto • galelio
A recent fly-by of Callisto reveals a strange, but interesting surface.
callisto • galelio
The Golden Compass
The film adapts a fantasy novel filled with armored bears, talking daemons and a controversial message, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
the golden compass movie • philip pullman • nicole kidman • mrs. coulter • daniel craig
The film adapts a fantasy novel filled with armored bears, talking daemons and a controversial message, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
the golden compass movie • philip pullman • nicole kidman • mrs. coulter • daniel craig
The Golden Compass Controversy
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
After much criticism of Pullman's atheism, the first film version of His Dark Materials has been released. Worth the debate? An emphatic "no," according to this reviewer.
golden compass • philip pullman athiest • film adaptations narnia harry potter star wars • his dark materials • lyra asriel coulter
YA Author/Title List
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
ny times best sellers • ya literature • list of ya authors • list of ya titles • award-winning ya
A list of some of my favorite authors/titles for a general overview to get the curious reader started in Young Adult Fiction.
ny times best sellers • ya literature • list of ya authors • list of ya titles • award-winning ya
Banned Books Week Celebrates the Freedom to Read
Sponsored by the American Library Association, the 2009 Banned Books Week, running from September 26th through October 3rd, is the 28th of its kind.
banned books week celebrates the freedom to read • american library association • ala • first amendment right to free speech • 2009 banned books week september 26 - october 3
Sponsored by the American Library Association, the 2009 Banned Books Week, running from September 26th through October 3rd, is the 28th of its kind.
banned books week celebrates the freedom to read • american library association • ala • first amendment right to free speech • 2009 banned books week september 26 - october 3
20 Minute Loop: Decline of Day
A covetous writer from L.A. takes a look at a great band from the San Francisco Bay (and one of the best indie albums of 2001).
20 minute loop • greg giles • kelly atkins • joe ostrowski • nirvana
A covetous writer from L.A. takes a look at a great band from the San Francisco Bay (and one of the best indie albums of 2001).
20 minute loop • greg giles • kelly atkins • joe ostrowski • nirvana
Kelly Clarkson My Life Would Suck Without You
Kelly Clarkson returns to the forefront of pop/dance music with her new single My Life Would Suck Without you, previewing her upcoming album set for release in March.
kelly clarkson • kelly clarkson my life would suck without you new • kelly clarkson all i ever wanted • dance music • american idol
Kelly Clarkson returns to the forefront of pop/dance music with her new single My Life Would Suck Without you, previewing her upcoming album set for release in March.
kelly clarkson • kelly clarkson my life would suck without you new • kelly clarkson all i ever wanted • dance music • american idol
Prada Style
In celebration of the new book, Prada, here is a review of a little Prada style. Take a hint from the iconic fashion house and enjoy the Fall/Winter Season looking chic.
prada style • luxury products • fall/winter season • prada • new book
In celebration of the new book, Prada, here is a review of a little Prada style. Take a hint from the iconic fashion house and enjoy the Fall/Winter Season looking chic.
prada style • luxury products • fall/winter season • prada • new book
A Literary Guide to Oxford
The best way to explore Oxford isn't with a guidebook--it's through the many works of literature that use the city as a backdrop, a character, or both.
literature of oxford • city of dreaming spires • books about oxford • nostalgia in oxford • the oxford state of mind
The best way to explore Oxford isn't with a guidebook--it's through the many works of literature that use the city as a backdrop, a character, or both.
literature of oxford • city of dreaming spires • books about oxford • nostalgia in oxford • the oxford state of mind
DVD Roundup: Adventureland, Goodbye Solo & More
Adventureland renders teenage drama with sublime affection; Goodbye Solo offers hope in the face of despair; Sunshine Cleaning struggles to overcome an emphasis on quirk.
adventureland • goodbye solo • sunshine cleaning • superbad • ramin bahrani
Adventureland renders teenage drama with sublime affection; Goodbye Solo offers hope in the face of despair; Sunshine Cleaning struggles to overcome an emphasis on quirk.
adventureland • goodbye solo • sunshine cleaning • superbad • ramin bahrani
Erin McKeown: Distillation
Folk...jazz...bluegrass...wrapped into a playful and pained collection of songs from a young singer / songwriter who seems equal parts past and future.
erin mckeown • erin mckeown review • distillation • signature • tvp
Folk...jazz...bluegrass...wrapped into a playful and pained collection of songs from a young singer / songwriter who seems equal parts past and future.
erin mckeown • erin mckeown review • distillation • signature • tvp
Essential Elements of a Fantasy Novel
The fantasy novel genre is a phenomenon in the world of literature, appealing to readers of all ages and nationalities. So how does an author jump on the bandwagon?
fantasy novel • checklist for writers • writer's fantasy novel checklist • fantasy novel phenomenon • your own fantasy novel
The fantasy novel genre is a phenomenon in the world of literature, appealing to readers of all ages and nationalities. So how does an author jump on the bandwagon?
fantasy novel • checklist for writers • writer's fantasy novel checklist • fantasy novel phenomenon • your own fantasy novel
Five Ways to Meet the Shadow
The shadow self can be discovered by using a few simple strategies. By noticing habits and behaviors, the darker side of psyche can be brought more into balance.
darkside • dark side • shadow self • jungian psychology • depth psychology
The shadow self can be discovered by using a few simple strategies. By noticing habits and behaviors, the darker side of psyche can be brought more into balance.
darkside • dark side • shadow self • jungian psychology • depth psychology
Happy Hogmaney!
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
Ophiuchus the Serpent Bearer
To prevent human immortality, Zeus struck Asclepius down with a thunderbolt. However, in order to appease Apollo, Zeus turned Asclepius into the constellation Ophiuchus.
greco-roman mythology • the story of asclepius • greco-roman god of medicine • the staff of asclepius • symbolism of the serpent
To prevent human immortality, Zeus struck Asclepius down with a thunderbolt. However, in order to appease Apollo, Zeus turned Asclepius into the constellation Ophiuchus.
greco-roman mythology • the story of asclepius • greco-roman god of medicine • the staff of asclepius • symbolism of the serpent
Teaching Discernment to Children
Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.
teaching discernment • how to teach children to think for themselves • protect children from negative influences • teach children to protect themselves • raising independent thinkers
Raising independent thinkers is an ongoing process, but you can get started today.
teaching discernment • how to teach children to think for themselves • protect children from negative influences • teach children to protect themselves • raising independent thinkers
The BBC's Top 100 Best-Loved Novels
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Big Read survey, launched in April 2003, was initiated to determine the United Kingdom's "best-loved novel."
bbc book list • bbc top 100 books • bbc top 100 novels • bbc big read • lord of the rings popularity
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Big Read survey, launched in April 2003, was initiated to determine the United Kingdom's "best-loved novel."
bbc book list • bbc top 100 books • bbc top 100 novels • bbc big read • lord of the rings popularity
The New Harry Potter Movie
The Harry Potter series has now reached film six, and the bandwagon is still rolling. Is this because the films work in their own right, or are they simply riding on repu
harry potter • the half blood prince • harry potter film • harry potter movie • fantasy adaptations
The Harry Potter series has now reached film six, and the bandwagon is still rolling. Is this because the films work in their own right, or are they simply riding on repu
harry potter • the half blood prince • harry potter film • harry potter movie • fantasy adaptations
Atheists vs Christians
Relations between Christians and Atheists continues to deteriorate as prominent atheists mount high-profile anti-religion campaigns to the chagrin of the Church.
religion vs atheism • anti-religion in the media • atheist bus campaign • denounce baptism • against christianity
Relations between Christians and Atheists continues to deteriorate as prominent atheists mount high-profile anti-religion campaigns to the chagrin of the Church.
religion vs atheism • anti-religion in the media • atheist bus campaign • denounce baptism • against christianity
Fantasy
Can fantasy help us maintain our psychological balance in today's stressful world?
fantasy • jung • archetype • harry potter • phillip pullman
Can fantasy help us maintain our psychological balance in today's stressful world?
fantasy • jung • archetype • harry potter • phillip pullman
H-N Oxford and Cambridge Writers and Literature
Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges - spire inspirations for many writers and works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.
oxford • cambridge • winnie-the-pooh • j.r.r. tolkein • christopher marlowe
Two universities, each subdivided into many colleges - spire inspirations for many writers and works of fantasy...fatal, freakish, and fairytale stories from Oxbridge.
oxford • cambridge • winnie-the-pooh • j.r.r. tolkein • christopher marlowe
Philip Pullman Versus Catholicism
Many have claimed that the film and book The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman is trying to kill God and is an anti-Catholic pro-atheism campaign.
philip pullman atheist • golden compass anti-catholic • golden compass catholic league • director chris weitz • ellen johnson american atheists
Many have claimed that the film and book The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman is trying to kill God and is an anti-Catholic pro-atheism campaign.
philip pullman atheist • golden compass anti-catholic • golden compass catholic league • director chris weitz • ellen johnson american atheists
Ratatouille versus the sequels
Once again, Pixar is making an original movie during the sequel season. But how long can they keep this up?
ratatouille • brad bird • pixar • the walt disney company • dreamworks animation
Once again, Pixar is making an original movie during the sequel season. But how long can they keep this up?
ratatouille • brad bird • pixar • the walt disney company • dreamworks animation
The Best Laid Plans
In life and in the process of individuation things are not likely to go as we planned. Here are some thoughts on the process and literature that reflects it.
individuation • jung • synchronicity • robert burns • phillip pullman
In life and in the process of individuation things are not likely to go as we planned. Here are some thoughts on the process and literature that reflects it.
individuation • jung • synchronicity • robert burns • phillip pullman
Book Banning From the Bible to Blubber
Schools across America employ reading teams to make choices for the best literature available to students, but do they always choose wisely?
books • banning • challenged • rationale • novel
Schools across America employ reading teams to make choices for the best literature available to students, but do they always choose wisely?
books • banning • challenged • rationale • novel
Safe Halloween Costumes for Kids
Cool October evenings herald the coming of Halloween, arguably one of the most fun kid's holidays. Ensuring children have safe costumes can help make it a worry free one.
safe halloween costumes • safe costumes • all hallows eve • halloween costumes • fire retardant costumes
Cool October evenings herald the coming of Halloween, arguably one of the most fun kid's holidays. Ensuring children have safe costumes can help make it a worry free one.
safe halloween costumes • safe costumes • all hallows eve • halloween costumes • fire retardant costumes
'The Banger Sisters'' Erika Christensen-- Sitting on Top of the World
An interview with 'Swimfan' star and 'The Banger Sisters' co-star, Erika Christensen. In the interview, Christensen discusses what it's like living up to the public's expectations after winning the "IT GIRL" title for her role in "Traffic."
interview • young • movie • film • banger sisters
An interview with 'Swimfan' star and 'The Banger Sisters' co-star, Erika Christensen. In the interview, Christensen discusses what it's like living up to the public's expectations after winning the "IT GIRL" title for her role in "Traffic."
interview • young • movie • film • banger sisters
Augsburg Confession, Article One: Of God
On the fourth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor continues with his study of the Augsburg Confession. This week's study, on the article concerning the essence of God, the Lutherans at Augsburg assert the orthodox teaching of Jesus as true God, denouncing the heretical sects who denied the deity of Christ.
god • augsburg • essence • deity • equality
On the fourth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor continues with his study of the Augsburg Confession. This week's study, on the article concerning the essence of God, the Lutherans at Augsburg assert the orthodox teaching of Jesus as true God, denouncing the heretical sects who denied the deity of Christ.
god • augsburg • essence • deity • equality
Identify Types of Old and Antique Photos
Cartes de Visite and Cabinet Cards, Tintypes and Daguerreotypes - it doesn't matter what type they are, old photographs of ancestors are a genealogist's treasures.
old photos • cartes de visite • cdv • photos in genealogy • tintypes
Cartes de Visite and Cabinet Cards, Tintypes and Daguerreotypes - it doesn't matter what type they are, old photographs of ancestors are a genealogist's treasures.
old photos • cartes de visite • cdv • photos in genealogy • tintypes
Labrynth, by Mosse, Chapter Two
Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Labrynth by Kate Mosse (another weekend surprise from me)
sneak preview • labrynth • kate mosse • first novel • fantasy thriller
Chapter Preview: Chapter Two - Labrynth by Kate Mosse (another weekend surprise from me)
sneak preview • labrynth • kate mosse • first novel • fantasy thriller
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