Myth and Creative Writing is a unique and practical guide to the
arts of creative writing. It: Gives a historical perspective on the
storyteller's art Takes a wide view of myth, to include: legends,
folklore, biblical myth, classical myth, belief myths, balladry and
song. Considers all aspects of the creative process, from
conception to completion Provides tips on seeking inspiration from
classical and mythic sources Shows how myths can be linked to
contemporary concerns Enables beginning writers to tap into the
deeper resonances of myth Guides students to further critical and
creative resources A secret that all writers know is that they are
part of a long tradition of storytelling - whether they call it
mythic, intertextual, interactive or original. And in the pantheon
of storytelling, myths (those stories that tell us, in often
magical terms, how the world and the creatures in it came to be)
are the bedrock, a source of unending inspiration. One can dress
the study of literature in the finest critical clothing - or
intellectualise it until the cows come home - but at its heart it
is nothing more - and nothing less - than the study of the human
instinct to tell stories, to order the world into patterns we can
more readily understand. Exploring the mythic nature of writing (by
considering where the connections between instinct and art are
made, and where the writer is also seen as a mythic adventurer) is
a way of finding close links to what it is we demand from
literature, which is - again - something to do with the essences of
human nature. Further, in the course of examining the nature of
myth, Adrian May provides a very practical guide to the aspiring
writer - whether in a formal course or working alone - on how to
write stories (myths) of their own, from how to begin, how to
develop and how to close.
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