Marion Zimmer Bradley

<p> This literary companion surveys the young adult works of American author Marion Zimmer Bradley primarily known for her work in the fantasy genre. An A to Z arrangement includes coverage of novels (<I>The Catch Trap Survey Ship The Fall of Atlantis The Firebrand The Forest House</I> and <I>The Mists of Avalon</I>) the graphic narrative <I>Warrior Woman</I> the Lythande novella <I>The Gratitude of Kings</I> and from the Darkover series <I>The Shattered Chain The Sword of Aldones</I> and <I>Traitor's Sun</I>. Separate entries on dominant themes--rape divination religion violence womanhood adaptation and dreams--comb stories and longer works for the author's insights about the motivation of institutions that oppress marginalized groups especially women.</p>