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Theories of Mythology
Contributor(s): Csapo, Eric (Author)
ISBN: 0631232478     ISBN-13: 9780631232476
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $188.05  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: January 2005
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Ancient And Classical
- Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Dewey: 201.3
LCCN: 2004003051
Series: Ancient Cultures
Physical Information: 1.27" H x 6.36" W x 9.24" (1.38 lbs) 356 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
 
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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.