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Article: Meeting the challenge of his dark materials.(Philip Pullman)(Critical essay)
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- September 1, 2008
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Especially since The Golden Compass made its debut on the big screen, Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy has caused its share of controversy. In these complex fantasy volumes (The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass) we follow the adventures of a girl named Lyra as she travels through various parallel universes. Parents and religious leaders have reacted to the negative portrayal of the church and the feisty, outspoken and rebellious heroine.
Lyra is a great character. Her spunk and tenacity light up the page. Her disregard for authority and her ability to twist the truth make her innately human and intriguing in the literary sense but do ...