The gospel of Almasy: Christian mythology in Michael Ondaatje's The Engligh Patient

Roxborough examines Michael Ondaatje's novel "The English Patient" as an encyclopedia of Christian images used artfully by the author to tap into the power of myth that contemporary society has abandoned.

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Published inEssays on Canadian writing no. 67; p. 236
Main Author Roxborough, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Toronto ECW Press 01.04.1999
Subjects
Asian literature
British & Irish literature
Canadian literature
Christianity
English language
English literature
Literary criticism
Milton, John (1608-1674)
Mythology
Novels
Ondaatje, Michael (1943- )
Symbolism
Writers
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Summary:Roxborough examines Michael Ondaatje's novel "The English Patient" as an encyclopedia of Christian images used artfully by the author to tap into the power of myth that contemporary society has abandoned.
ISSN:0316-0300