Ancient symbology in fantasy literature : a psychological study /
"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 archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godm...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland & Co.,
[2012]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "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 archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 195 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |