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The Hero (Hardcover)
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The Hero (Hardcover)
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WHAT MAKES A HERO? WHO BETTER TO ANSWER THAT QUESTION THAN LEE
CHILD... 'It's Lee Child. Why would you not read it?' Karin
Slaughter 'I don't know another author so skilled at making me turn
the page' The Times In his first work of nonfiction, the creator of
the multimillion-selling Jack Reacher series explores the endurance
of heroes from Achilles to Bond, showing us how this age-old myth
is a fundamental part of what makes us human. He demonstrates how
hero stories continue to shape our world - arguing that we need
them now more than ever. From the Stone Age to the Greek Tragedies,
from Shakespeare to Robin Hood, we have always had our heroes. The
hero is at the centre of formative myths in every culture and
persists to this day in world-conquering books, films and TV shows.
But why do these characters continue to inspire us, and why are
they so central to storytelling? Scalpel-sharp on the roots of
storytelling and enlightening on the history and science of myth,
The Hero is essential reading for anyone trying to write or
understand fiction. Child teaches us how these stories still shape
our minds and behaviour in an increasingly confusing modern world,
and with his trademark concision and wit, demonstrates that however
civilised we get, we'll always need heroes. Perfect for fans of
Michael Connelly, James Patterson and David Baldacci!
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