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Echoes of Narcissus (Polygons)

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Description for Echoes of Narcissus (Polygons) Hardcover. In Greek mythology the beautiful Narcissus glimpsed his own reflection in the waters of a spring and fell in love. But his was an impossible passion and, filled with despair, he pined away. Over the years the myth has inspired painters, writers, and film directors, as well as philosophers and psychoanalysts. Editor(s): Spaas, Lieve; Selous, Trista. Series: Polygons: Cultural Diversities & Intersections. Num Pages: 256 pages, 7 ills. BIC Classification: 1DVG; HRKP; JFC; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230. Weight in Grams: 498.

In Greek mythology the beautiful Narcissus glimpsed his own reflection in the waters of a spring and fell in love. But his was an impossible passion and, filled with despair, he pined away. Over the years the myth has inspired painters, writers, and film directors, as well as philosophers and psychoanalysts. The tragic story of Narcissus, in love with himself, and of Echo, the nymph in love with him, lies at the heart of this collection of essays exploring the origins of the myth and some of its many cultural manifestations and meanings relating to the self and the ... Read more

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Berghahn Books
Condition
New
Series
Polygons: Cultural Diversities & Intersections
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Herndon, United States
ISBN
9781571817617
SKU
V9781571817617
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About
Lieve Spaas (1935-2017) was Research Professor of Arts and Culture, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Kingston University and worked in social anthropology, French literature, and francophone film.

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