Description
About This Book
Other People’s Myths celebrates the universal art of storytelling, and the rich diversity of stories that people live by. Drawing on Biblical parables, Greek myths, Hindu epics, and the modern mythologies of Woody Allen and soap operas, Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty encourages us to feel anew the force of myth and tradition in our lives, and in the lives of other cultures. She shows how the stories of mythology—whether of Greek gods, Chinese sages, or Polish rabbis—enable all cultures to define themselves. She raises critical questions about the way we interpret mythical stories, especially the way different cultures make use of central texts and traditions. And she offers a sophisticated way of looking at the roles myths play in all cultures.
Publishing Info
Other People’s Myths: The Cave of Echoes by Wendy Doniger O’Flaherty. From the 1st printing by Macmillan Publishing Company with 1988 copyright. The ISBN is 0-02-896041-6. This hardcover book measures about 9-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ and has 225 pages, ending with the Index.
Condition
Enlarge the photo above. Former public library book with the usual markings and the dust jacket protected inside plastic sleeve. Boards and pages are in good condition. No personal names or markings. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a two-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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