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Theories of Mythology
Eric Csapo
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Description for Theories of Mythology
Hardcover. Offers students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative. This title is both a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth. It introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century onwards. Series: Ancient Cultures. Num Pages: 352 pages, 11. BIC Classification: DSBB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 664.
Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative.
Theories of Mythology provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth, the most elementary form of narrative.
- Both a history of theories of myth and a practical ‘how-to’ guide to interpreting myth.
- Introduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day.
- Covers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.
- Supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.
- Features detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Series
Ancient Cultures
Condition
New
Number of Pages
356
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631232476
SKU
V9780631232476
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About Eric Csapo
Eric Csapo is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on ancient Greek drama, theatre, myth, religion, and society, including The Contexts of Ancient Drama (co-edited, 1995).
Reviews for Theories of Mythology
"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind - and the most useful." Robert L. Fowler, University of Bristol "An integrated, historical, broad-based, wide-ranging general ... Read more