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Oedipus - A Folklore Casebook

English · Hardback

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Looking beyond the story related in Sophocles' drama, this book examines variations of the Oedipus tale from around the world. Taking sociological, psychological, anthropological and structuralist perspectives, the 19 essays reveal the complexities and multiple meanings of this centuries-old tale.

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Looking beyond the story related in Sophocles' drama, this book examines variations of the Oedipus tale from around the world. Taking sociological, psychological, anthropological and structuralist perspectives, the 19 essays reveal the complexities and multiple meanings of this centuries-old tale.

Product details

Authors Lowell Edmunds
Assisted by Alan Dundes (Editor), Lowell Edmunds (Editor)
Publisher The University of Wisconsin Press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 15.11.1995
 
EAN 9780299148508
ISBN 978-0-299-14850-8
No. of pages 284
Dimensions 146 mm x 224 mm x 21 mm
Weight 463 g
Subjects Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures
Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Society
Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore

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