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Modern Myths
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Author : David Bevan
language : en
Publisher: Rodopi
Release Date : 1993
Modern Myths written by David Bevan and has been published by Rodopi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Modern Myths
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Author : Philip Ball
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2022-10-17
The Modern Myths written by Philip Ball and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-17 with Literary Criticism categories.
With The Modern Myths, brilliant science communicator Philip Ball spins a new yarn. From novels and comic books to B-movies, it is an epic exploration of literature, new media and technology, the nature of storytelling, and the making and meaning of our most important tales. Myths are usually seen as stories from the depths of time—fun and fantastical, but no longer believed by anyone. Yet, as Philip Ball shows, we are still writing them—and still living them—today. From Robinson Crusoe and Frankenstein to Batman, many stories written in the past few centuries are commonly, perhaps glibly, called “modern myths.” But Ball argues that we should take that idea seriously. Our stories of Dracula, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Sherlock Holmes are doing the kind of cultural work that the ancient myths once did. Through the medium of narratives that all of us know in their basic outline and which have no clear moral or resolution, these modern myths explore some of our deepest fears, dreams, and anxieties. We keep returning to these tales, reinventing them endlessly for new uses. But what are they really about, and why do we need them? What myths are still taking shape today? And what makes a story become a modern myth? In The Modern Myths, Ball takes us on a wide-ranging tour of our collective imagination, asking what some of its most popular stories reveal about the nature of being human in the modern age.
Modern Mythology
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Author : andrew lang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1897
Modern Mythology written by andrew lang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1897 with categories.
Modern Myths
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Author : Clara Chow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018
Modern Myths written by Clara Chow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with Mythology, Greek categories.
Medea is an expat wife. Orpheus is a club DJ. And Prometheus sells charsiew in Toa Payoh. Figures from Greek mythology take up residence in contemporary Singapore, in this collection of stories that explores the pain and dilemma of modern living. What happens when you are doomed to repeat your actions over and over? Or have to re-make your decisions, knowing that times have changed? What if struggling makes the divine human, and the human divine? Steve Jobs and Ulysses ride motorcycles together in the afterlife. The oral history of a latter-day siren's song is documented in a podcast. A Prime Minister makes a human sacrifice to deal with the political winds of change. Told with humour, irony and compassion, these modern myths and ordinary epics remix familiar tales into instant classics.
The Artificial Savage
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Author : Roger Bartra
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Artificial Savage written by Roger Bartra and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
"In the Artificial Savage: Modern Myths of the Wild Man, Roger Bartra seeks out, through the history of the myth of the wild man, the literary and artistic mutations that allows us to understand its continuing presence through the centuries." "To account for the persistence of this myth, whether in the popular lyrics of the poets of the Reformation or in Spanish Renaissance humanism, Bartra combines two major currents of interpretation. On the one hand there is the history of ideas; on the other, a structuralist approach belonging to the anthropology of myth, which gives pride of place to the study of cultural textures. By using both Bartra develops what he calls an evolutionist perspective capable of constructing a history of myths (or, perhaps, an anthropology of ideas) - one that helps us to understand the long sequences of events without losing sight of the presence of structures. The evolutionist approach goes beyond sequential narration but does not limit itself to the formal examination of mythological structures. It focuses our attention on certain periods when transformations occur in the myth, and thus sheds light on moments of transition in Western culture." "The Artificial Savage will prove useful for students and professors in history, anthropology, literary history and criticism, cultural studies, sociology, biological sciences, psychiatry, and psychology."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
The Black Book Of Modern Myths
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Author : Alasdair Wickham
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2011-05-05
The Black Book Of Modern Myths written by Alasdair Wickham and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-05 with Social Science categories.
THE SUPERNATURAL IS EVERYWHERE In your home, on the street, in the countryside, around the world: In Denmark, the ghost of the White Lady, who freezes her quarry with an intense chill. In Germany, a succubus, who seduces and devours its prey. In New Zealand, the ghost of a murdered girl, who scrabbles and scratches at a cubicle wall. In Japan, the sea-dwelling Kappa, who drags young children into the icy depths. In Chile, the Chupacabra, a supernatural creature who kills in our world, before leaving for another. In the UK, Satanic cults inhabit the Cornish countryside, awaiting their next unsuspecting victim. No longer can we ignore the signs. Enter the Black Book if you dare to believe. What readers are saying: 'I couldn't put this book down' 'I absolutely loved this book' 'Recommend it to anyone who has an interest in the supernatural' 'Lots of colourful tales about murders and ritualistic killings' 'If you like CSI this will titillate the taste buds'
Sith Slayers Stargates Cyborgs
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Author : John R. Perlich
language : en
Publisher: Peter Lang
Release Date : 2008
Sith Slayers Stargates Cyborgs written by John R. Perlich and has been published by Peter Lang this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Art categories.
The beginning of the twenty-first century has already seen its fair share of modern myths with heroes such as Spider-Man, Superman, and Harry Potter. The authors in this volume deconstruct, discuss, engage, and interrogate the mythologies of the new millennium in science fiction fantasy texts. Using literary and rhetorical criticism - paired with philosophy, cultural studies, media arts, psychology, and communication studies - they illustrate the function, value, and role of new mythologies, and show that the universal appeal of these texts is their mythic power, drawing upon archetypes of the past which resonate with individuals and throughout culture. In this way they demonstrate how mythology is timeless and eternal.
Superheroes An Analysis Of Popular Culture S Modern Myths
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Author : David Reynolds
language : en
Publisher: Problematic Press
Release Date : 2011-04-06
Superheroes An Analysis Of Popular Culture S Modern Myths written by David Reynolds and has been published by Problematic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-06 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A semiotic and cultural anthropological interrogation of popular North American superhero narratives, such as those of Superman, Spider-Man, and Batman, provides insight into how media’s messages influence the culture’s ethical values. Since emerging in the late 1930s, the superhero has become a pervasive figure in North American popular culture. As an extension of ideas presented by Friedrich Nietzsche, Joseph Campbell, and Umberto Eco, this dissertation argues that superhero tales must be regarded as modern mythology. It follows that people observe and learn social norms of justice from such narratives, since these ideals are intrinsic to the tales. In investigating the superhero’s role as a contemporary figure of myth, this project focuses primarily on three areas: an account of the history of the superhero from 1938 to present; an examination of the cultural functions of contemporary superhero narratives; and, an interrogation of vigilantism, responsibility, and justice in these narratives and how those concerns further relate to ideologies and practices in North American culture.
Japan S Modern Myths
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Author : Carol Gluck
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2021-07-13
Japan S Modern Myths written by Carol Gluck and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-07-13 with History categories.
Ideology played a momentous role in modern Japanese history. Not only did the elite of imperial Japan (1890-1945) work hard to influence the people to "yield as the grasses before the wind," but historians of modern Japan later identified these efforts as one of the underlying pathologies of World War II. Available for the first time in paperback, this study examines how this ideology evolved. Carol Gluck argues that the process of formulating and communicating new national values was less consistent than is usually supposed. By immersing the reader in the talk and thought of the late Meiji period, Professor Gluck recreates the diversity of ideological discourse experienced by Japanese of the time. The result is a new interpretation of the views of politics and the nation in imperial Japan.
The Rise Of Modern Mythology 1680 1860
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Author : Burton Feldman
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2000-04-22
The Rise Of Modern Mythology 1680 1860 written by Burton Feldman and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-04-22 with Literary Criticism categories.
A book on modern mythology