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.
- ISBN13 9780470706183
- Publish Date 9 June 2008 (first published 22 November 2004)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
- Format eBook
- Pages 352
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com