Los mundos mágicos de Harry Potter

Behind the unforgettable characters, worlds, and battles of The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit lie a vast range of world myths and historical events that originally inspired J. R. R. Tolkien. From the Finnish epic poem Kalevala and the medieval Beowulf to Arthurian mythology, Shakespeare, and even World War II, Tolkien's sources are unpacked and explained for the novice and connoisseur alike. Laid out in dictionary form, this indispensable guide provides insights not only into literature's most beloved fantasy, but also into the man who brought it to life.

Alguien está dando muerte a los Cazadores de Sombras del círculo de Valentine, y esas muertes enemistan de nuevo a los Cazadores de Sombras con los subterráneos. Sólo Simon, ahora convertido en vampiro, podrá evitar el enfrentamiento. Mientras, Clary y Jace descubrirán un misterio que les llevará a fortalecer su relación o... a destruirla para siempre.

PRESENTACIÓN El Romanticismo español Aspectos temáticos de la literatura romántica POESÍA ROMÁNTICA I. LA EXISTENCIA COMO CONFLICTO PERSONAL La angustia de vivir La naturaleza: confidente y espejo emocional La condición mortal y su incierta trascendencia II. LA TEMÁTICA AMOROSA III. LA PREOCUPACIÓN POLÍTICO-SOCIAL Los males de la patria El rechazo de las normas sociales IV. LAS EVOCACIONES DEL PASADO Los ambientes exóticosLos asuntos histórico-legendarios PARA SABER MÁS Guía de lectura Bibliografía Nota previa Preparó esta edición

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