ENGLISH

Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature: A Psychological Study

By William Indick

Book information

Publisher
McFarland
Year
2012
ISBN
0786460393, 9780786460397
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14250590 bytes)
Edition
First Edition
Pages
203\205
Time added
2015-07-15 16:47:17

Description

Archetypal symbols in ancient myths as well as the folktales, nursery stories, and fairytales of the Middle Ages are the blueprints of modern fantasy literature. This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered. Chapters are dedicated to all of the significant archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored. The analyses and interpretations are informed by classic psychoanalytic studies; the works of fantasy literature examined in this book include the most popular and influential in the genre.

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