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Theories of Myth
Thomas J. Sienkewicz
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Description for Theories of Myth
hardcover. Lists the most important English-language studies of myth theory, which attempt to answer the questions: What is 'myth?' How does it function in human society, and how is it to be interpreted? Series: Magill Bibliographies S. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: DSA; GBCR; JFHF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 144 x 18. Weight in Grams: 435.
Theories of Myth, a companion to the author's World Mythology: An Annotated Guide to Collections and Anthologies (Scarecrow Press and Salem Press, 1996), has been written to serve the needs of college undergraduates, high school students, and general readers approaching the study of myth for the first time. Whereas the earlier volume describes the plethora of anthologies, collections, and general introductions to myth from around the world, Theories of Myth lists the most important English-language studies of myth theory, which attempt to answer the questions: What is "myth?" How does it function in human society, and how is it to be interpreted? Here the reader will find the most significant theoretical studies of traditional stories, legends, tales and sagas from around the world, which attempt to address such questions from a variety of perspectives. Includes an author/editor index and a subject index.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Series
Magill Bibliographies S.
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810833883
SKU
V9780810833883
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99-15
About Thomas J. Sienkewicz
Thomas J. Sienkewicz is the Minnie Billings Capron Professor of Classics at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois. He is the author of numerous books and articles.
Reviews for Theories of Myth
...annotations following each citation are well written and informative... fills a need by providing citations in one place for various interdisciplinary theoretical approaches and patterns of myth interpretation. With its global scope and emphasis on broad overviews, this general bibliography is a recommended source for undergraduates and others new to the study of myth theory.
College & Research Libraries
The annoatations are clear and informative. The author clearly knows his subject and has an enthusiasm for communicating it...
s
Recommended for public, college, and university collections.
CHOICE
...one cannot but appreciate the work that Sienkewicz has done in summarizing in a single volume the broad range of myth-related materials from all over the world...indexes make it easy to find authors, editors, and subjects contained in teh bibliographic guide...the general public and students may learn much from reading it...
Asian Folklore Studies
...indispensable and should be considered a basic part of any research library's basic reference collection.
Religious Studies Review
Although the author states the intended audience is college students or advanced high school students, the work covers a more in-depth range of materials and could be of assistance to a serious researcher...the annotations are well written and provide a thorough understanding of what the book or article covers and the value of the work...this is...a valuable tool for exploring the major theorists in the field.
American Reference Books Annual
Sienkewicz succeeds in his stated goal of writing annotations that are accessible to an undergraduate audience, advanced high school students, or novices in the field of mythological theory. Yet this book would also be a godsend for any serious researcher in the field.
Journal Of Children's Literature
College & Research Libraries
The annoatations are clear and informative. The author clearly knows his subject and has an enthusiasm for communicating it...
s
Recommended for public, college, and university collections.
CHOICE
...one cannot but appreciate the work that Sienkewicz has done in summarizing in a single volume the broad range of myth-related materials from all over the world...indexes make it easy to find authors, editors, and subjects contained in teh bibliographic guide...the general public and students may learn much from reading it...
Asian Folklore Studies
...indispensable and should be considered a basic part of any research library's basic reference collection.
Religious Studies Review
Although the author states the intended audience is college students or advanced high school students, the work covers a more in-depth range of materials and could be of assistance to a serious researcher...the annotations are well written and provide a thorough understanding of what the book or article covers and the value of the work...this is...a valuable tool for exploring the major theorists in the field.
American Reference Books Annual
Sienkewicz succeeds in his stated goal of writing annotations that are accessible to an undergraduate audience, advanced high school students, or novices in the field of mythological theory. Yet this book would also be a godsend for any serious researcher in the field.
Journal Of Children's Literature