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First published in French in 1988, and in English in 1992, this
companion explores the nature of the literary myth in a collection
of over 100 essays, from Abraham to Zoroaster. Its coverage is
international and draws on legends from prehistory to the modern
age throughout literature, whether fiction, poetry or drama. Essays
on classical figures, as well as later myths, explore the origin,
development and various incarnations of their subjects. Alongside
entries on western archetypes, are analyses of non-European myths
from across the world, including Africa, China, Japan, Latin
America and India. This book will be indispensable for students and
teachers of literature, history and cultural studies, as well as
anyone interested in the fascinating world of mythology. A detailed
bibliography and index are included. 'The Companion provides a fine
interpretive road map to Western culture's use of archetypal
stories.' Wilson Library Review 'It certainly is a comprehensive
volume... extremely useful.' Times Higher Education Supplement
First published in French in 1988, and in English in 1992, this
companion explores the nature of the literary myth in a collection
of over 100 essays, from Abraham to Zoroaster. Its coverage is
international and draws on legends from prehistory to the modern
age throughout literature, whether fiction, poetry or drama. Essays
on classical figures, as well as later myths, explore the origin,
development and various incarnations of their subjects. Alongside
entries on western archetypes, are analyses of non-European myths
from across the world, including Africa, China, Japan, Latin
America and India. This book will be indispensable for students and
teachers of literature, history and cultural studies, as well as
anyone interested in the fascinating world of mythology. A detailed
bibliography and index are included. 'The Companion provides a fine
interpretive road map to Western culture's use of archetypal
stories.' Wilson Library Review 'It certainly is a comprehensive
volume... extremely useful.' Times Higher Education Supplement
This Book Is In French. Due to the very old age and scarcity of
this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the
blurring of the original text.
This Book Is In French. Due to the very old age and scarcity of
this book, many of the pages may be hard to read due to the
blurring of the original text.
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