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Routledge Library Editions: Myth

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317548612
Total Pages : 1142 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Library Editions: Myth written by Various Authors and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 1142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Routledge Library Editions: Myth reissues four out-of-print classics that touch on various aspects of mythology. One book looks at the work of Martin Buber on myth, and another on the school of Gernet classicists. Another book studies comparative mythology and the work of Joseph Campbell, and the last book in the set looks at the role of the gods and their stories in Indo-European mythology. 1. Martin Buber on Myth S. Daniel Breslauer (1990) 2. The Methods of the Gernet Classicists: The Structuralists on Myth Roland A. Champagne (1992) 3. The Uses of Comparative Mythology Kenneth L. Golden (1992) 4. The War of the Gods Jarich G. Oosten (1985)

The Myth of Arab Piracy in the Gulf

Author : Muhammad Al-Qasimi
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000156370
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Arab Piracy in the Gulf written by Muhammad Al-Qasimi and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British became the dominant power in the Arab Gulf in the late eighteenth century. The conventional view has justified British imperial expansion in the Gulf region because of the need to supress Arab piracy. This book, first published in 1988, challenges the myth of piracy and argues that its threat was created by the East India Company for commercial reasons. The Company was determined to increase its share of Gulf trade with India at the expense of the native Arab traders, especially the Qawasim of the lower Gulf. However, the Company did not possess the necessary warships and needed to persuade the British Government to commit the Royal Navy to achieve this dominance. Accordingly the East India Company orchestrated a campaign to misrepresent the Qawasim as pirates who threatened all maritime activity in the northern Indian Ocean and adjacent waters. Any misfortune that happened to any ship in the area was attributed to the ‘Joasmee pirates’. This campaign was to lead eventually to the storming of Ras al-Khaimah and the destruction of the Qawasim. Based on extensive use of the Bombay Archives, previously unused by researchers, this book provides a thorough reinterpretation of a vital period in Gulf history. It also illuminates the style and method of the East India Company at a critical period in the expansion of the British Empire.

The Myth of Superwoman

Author : Resa L. Dudovitz
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000652386
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (6 download)

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Download or read book The Myth of Superwoman written by Resa L. Dudovitz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reviled by critics but loved by the readers, the bestseller has until recently provoked little serious critical interest. In The Myth of Superwoman, originally published in 1990, Resa Dudovitz looks at this international phenomenon, particularly at the origins of the bestseller system in the United States and France. Her cross-cultural study, including interviews with publishers, literary agents, and bestselling authors, gives a lively picture of the contrasting ways in which the bestseller is produced, marketed, and received in two countries. It pays special attention to the ‘international bestsellers’ of the 1980s, to writers like Judith Krantz, Colleen McCullough, and Barbara Taylor Bradford, all of whose novels are published in the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. The book presents a general analysis of women’s bestsellers, ranging over a wide variety of novels, from popular nineteenth-century texts in France and the United States to the novels of today. Dudovitz shows how women’s bestselling fiction has, over the last two hundred years, kept pace with the social evolution of contemporary women, culminating in the myth of superwoman in women’s bestsellers of the 1980s. This fascinating account of an important aspect of popular culture will be of great value to students of women’s studies and cultural studies, especially those interested in the myths which structure women’s bestselling fiction.

The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology

Author : Robin Hard
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317228065
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology written by Robin Hard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its eighth edition, this magisterial work offers a comprehensive survey of the stories of Greek myth, from the Olympian gods, through the lesser gods and deities, to the heroes, adventures, and foundation myths of the ancient Greek world. The Routledge Handbook of Greek Mythology sets out to provide a comprehensive history of the divine order and mythical prehistory of Greece, as systematized on a genealogical basis by Hesiod and the ancient mythographers, while also taking into account the ways in which individual myths have changed and evolved over time in different genres of literature. This new edition has been extensively rewritten and reorganized to make it more accessible to readers who may have no particular knowledge of the ancient world and Greek mythology, and to ensure that information on each myth or mythical figure is easy to find within the book. This new edition of the handbook continues to offer an essential reference resource for all students of Greek mythology, and it provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of these stories for anyone with an interest in the classical world.

Uses of Comparative Mythology Pbdirect

Author : Kenneth Golden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317550862
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book Uses of Comparative Mythology Pbdirect written by Kenneth Golden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection, first published in 1992, offers critical-interpretive essays on various aspects of the work of Joseph Campbell (1904-1987), one of a very few international experts on myth. Joseph Campbell examines myths and mythologies from a comparative point of view, and he stresses those similarities among myths the world over as they suggest an existing, transcendent unity of all humankind. His interpretations foster an openness, even a generous appreciation of, all myths; and he attempts to generate a broad, sympathetic understanding of the role of these ‘stories’ in human history, in our present-day lives, and in the possibilities of our future.

Myth and Literature

Author : William Righter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1040027717
Total Pages : 137 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book Myth and Literature written by William Righter and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-05-01 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1975, Myth and Literature considers three points at which the concept of myth has entered modern literary imagination: the use of myth – or atleast their understanding of myth -- as a creative opening by modern writers, its exploration by critics as an interpretive device, and the analogy between certain ‘sense-making’ functions of ‘myth’, ‘fiction’ and literature itself. All three of these roles show the gradual movement from a point of precise demand to a diffuse and variable concept which is more pervasive because less distinct. The paradox of myth is shown to lie in its simultaneity of its corruption with the growth of its power over the modern literary mind. This book will be of interest to students of literature and history.

Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology

Author : Edgerton Skyes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136414444
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (364 download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology written by Edgerton Skyes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-04 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2001. Part of the Routledge Who's Who series, this is an accessible, authorative and enlightening definitive biographical guides to a range of subjects. Focusing on mythology, this book provides a uniquely comprehensive guide to world mythology beyond Greece and Rome with over 2,500 accessible and detailed entries. A complete historical and cultural context of each entry covering a wide geographical scope, from the Near East and Europe to Asia, the Americas, Australasia and Africa. Presented in an easy to use A-Z format this is the ideal reference resource for anyone interested in mythology.

The War of the Gods (RLE Myth)

Author : Jarich Oosten
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317555848
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book The War of the Gods (RLE Myth) written by Jarich Oosten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-05 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This structural analysis of myth, first published in 1985, focuses on social and political problems of Indo-European mythology. Dr Jarich Oosten tells how the ancient Indo-European gods competed for supreme power and the exclusive possession of the sacred potion of wisdom and immortality. In examining the social code of the wars of the gods, he reveals that there are remarkably consistent patterns in time and space: paternal relatives, equals at first, prove unable to share power, magic goods, etc; while some gods retain their divine status as an exclusive prerogative, their brothers or paternal cousins are transformed into demons; relatives by marriage, however, who are unequal at first, succeed in sharing power and magic goods, and thus become equal partners in the pantheon. Dr Oosten describes how the ancient mythological cycles were broken down and transformed into heroic sagas and epics, and shows how many traditionally related themes – the severed head, the magic cauldron – were preserved. Gradually the political problems of kingship came to overshadow the social problems of kinship, as in the development of the myths of King Arthur. Dr Oosten argues that the social code remains basically the same, and his analysis of this code gives a fascinating perspective on the development of Indo-European mythology from the oldest written sources to the comparatively recent faitytales.

Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes

Author : Pierre Brunel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317387147
Total Pages : 1242 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Companion to Literary Myths, Heroes and Archetypes written by Pierre Brunel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 1242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Romantic Mythologies

Author : Ian Fletcher
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317279603
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book Romantic Mythologies written by Ian Fletcher and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1967. These essays illustrate the movement of ideas in the literary and artistic history of the later part of the nineteenth century. The subjects dealt with are diverse though interrelated. All the contributors exemplify the changing thought of the period from Romanticism, through Victorianism to Symbolism. This title will be of interest to students of art history and literature.

The Epic Film

Author : Derek Elley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317928881
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book The Epic Film written by Derek Elley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As Charlton Heston put it: ‘There’s a temptingly simple definition of the epic film: it’s the easiest kind of picture to make badly.’ This book goes beyond that definition to show how the film epic has taken up one of the most ancient art-forms and propelled it into the modern world, covered in twentieth-century ambitions, anxieties, hopes and fantasies. This survey of historical epic films dealing with periods up to the end of the Dark Ages looks at epic form and discusses the films by historical period, showing how the cinema reworks history for the changing needs of its audience, much as the ancient mythographers did. The form’s main aim has always been to entertain, and Derek Elley reminds us of the glee with which many epic films have worn their label, and of the sheer fun of the genre. He shows the many levels on which these films can work, from the most popular to the specialist, each providing a considerable source of enjoyment. For instance, spectacle, the genre’s most characteristic trademark, is merely the cinema’s own transformation of the literary epic’s taste for the grandiose. Dramatically it can serve many purposes: as a resolution of personal tensions (the chariot race in Ben-Hur), of monotheism vs idolatry (Solomon and Sheba), or of the triumph of a religious code (The Ten Commandments). Although to many people Epic equals Hollywood, throughout the book Elley stresses debt to the Italian epics, which often explored areas of history with which Hollywood could never have found sympathy. Originally published 1984.

Myths of Oz

Author : John Fiske
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315511398
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book Myths of Oz written by John Fiske and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1987, sets out to examine and extend our understanding of Australian popular culture, and to counter the long-established, traditional criticism bewailing its lack. The authors argue that the 'knocker's' view started from an elitist viewpoint, yearning for Australia to aspire to a European culture in art, music, literature and other traditional cultural fields. They argue however that there are other definitions of culture that are more populist, more comprehensive, and which represent a vitality and dynamism which is a true reflection of the lives and aspirations of Australians. Myths of Oz offers no comprehensive definition of Australian culture, but rather a way of interpreting its various aspects. The barbeque or the pub, an expedition to the shops or a day at the beach, the home, the workplace or the job queue; all these intrinsic parts of Australian life are examined and conclusions drawn as to how they shape or are shaped by what we call popular culture. The authors look too at monuments and symbols, from Ayers Rock to the Sydney Opera House, which both shape and reflect Australian culture, while a chapter on the Australian accent shows how language and terminology play a powerful role in establishing cultural standpoints. A particular strength of this book is that while delivering a provocative and stimulating series of viewpoints on popular culture, it also makes use of current academic tools and methodology to ensure that we gain new insights into the meanings and pleasures we derive from our everyday experiences.

The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism

Author : Edmund Leach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Structural Study of Myth and Totemism written by Edmund Leach and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Martin Buber on Myth

Author : S. Daniel Breslauer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 9781138843271
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Martin Buber on Myth written by S. Daniel Breslauer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book summarizes and evaluates the contribution of Martin Buber as a theorist of myth. It offers a coherent and unified study focusing on Buber's approach to myth as part of his entire system of philosophy. The book analyzes whether Buber's use of myth contributes to modern appreciation of myth.

Routledge Library Editions: Psychoanalysis

Author : Various
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317312945
Total Pages : 2026 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Library Editions: Psychoanalysis written by Various and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 2026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Routledge Library Editions: Psychoanalysis brings together as one set, or individual volumes, a series of 8 previously out-of-print titles, originally published between 1923 and 1993. Written by international authors from a variety of backgrounds, this set looks at psychoanalysis in a number of different areas including, culture, religion, sociology, postmodernism, literary criticism and others.

Routledge Library Editions: Ancient Philosophy

Author : Various Authors
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315473240
Total Pages : 2090 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Library Editions: Ancient Philosophy written by Various Authors and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 2090 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The books in this set, originally published between 1939 and 1991: Focus on the concept of virtue, and in particular on the virtue of wisdom or knowledge, Study the pilgrimage of the Ancient World in its search for moral truth. Discuss the political implication of the spread of science in antiquity. Examine the nature of Pre-Socratic thought and the three pluralist responses of Empedocles, Anaxagoras and the early Atomists.

Routledge Library Editions: German History

Author : Various
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000398072
Total Pages : 1662 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Routledge Library Editions: German History written by Various and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 1662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published between 1929 and 1991 the volumes in this set: Offer a comprehensive and challenging interpretation of the German past Assess Bismarck’s contribution to the German Empire and his legacy for modern Germany Examine the psyche of the Germans and discuss the psychological impact of the Second World War on the Germans Review critically not only the rise and rule of National Socialism, but also the strength of authoritarianism and militarism and the weakness of democracy in 19th Century Germany Examine the inter-relationships between social and economic change on the one hand, and political developments on the other. Analyse the significance of the Zollverein on economic growth Discuss authority and the law in the German Empire and the Weimar Republic. Analyse the contribution of German historians to 20th Century historiography Chart key events in British – German trade rivalry Include archival material from both the former East and West Germany.