{"product_id":"theories-of-mythology-paperback","title":"Theories of Mythology - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEric Csapo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheories of Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBoth a history of theories of myth and a practical 'how-to' guide to interpreting myth.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntroduces the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories of myth, structuralism, and ideological analysis.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures detailed exemplary readings of familiar myths.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I have rarely been in a position to recommend a book with more enthusiasm. It is an extremely lucid introduction to theories of myth and is accessible to those with no prior knowledge. The book is the most comprehensive of its kind--and the most useful.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. L. Fowler, University of Bristol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTheories of Mythology\u003c\/i\u003e provides students with both a history of theories of myth and a practical \"how-to\" guide to interpreting myth. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a critical introduction to the major theories of myth from the nineteenth century to the present day, covering comparative approaches, psychoanalysis, ritual theories, structuralism, and ideological analysis. A clear and accessible exposition of the founding theorists and their scienti c, intellectual, and social contexts is combined with an analysis of each method's assumptions, goals, characteristic procedures, and relative strengths. Featuring sample readings of familiar myths, the book supplies readers with the theoretical tools for imitating each method.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEric Csapo\u003c\/b\u003e is Associate Professor of Classics at the University of Toronto. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on ancient Greek drama, theatre, myth, religion, and society, including \u003ci\u003eThe Context of Ancient Drama\u003c\/i\u003e (co-authored, 1995).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.03 x 9.02 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 24, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45396947861606,"sku":"9780631232483","price":109.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/WHVncFFNUVRLWDhQb0VPQmJQTHdFZz09.webp?v=1775382619","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/theories-of-mythology-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}