The Hero: A Study in Tradition, Myth and Drama (Dover Books on Literature & Drama)

Raglan, Lord

ISBN 10: 0486427080 / ISBN 13: 9780486427089

Published by Dover Publications, 2011

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Synopsis:

Heroic figures, invested with a common pattern that satisfies the human desire for idealization, are the focus of this intriguing study of legendary characters ― from Oedipus and King Arthur to heroes of the Trojan War and Robin Hood. A fascinating study that will appeal to students of folklore, mythology, and history.

Synopsis: Fitzroy Richard Somerset, Baron Raglan (b. 1885) argues that old stories do not necessarily, indeed rarely if ever, record what modern readers would consider history. They had no interest in history, he says, and trying to find it in the myths and legends not only distorts the view of history, but also misses the point of the narrative. After retir

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Hero: A Study in Tradition, Myth and ...
Publisher: Dover Publications
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: paperback
Condition: Very Good